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    Chargebœuf (en. Ox load)

    /ʃaʁʒbøf/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual who imposes their point of view in a peremptory manner.
    Despite the general disagreement, he acted as a chargebœuf.
    Malgré le désaccord général, il a agi en chargebœuf.
    A person who does not listen to others and always wants to be right.
    She was so chargebœuf that no discussion was possible.
    Elle était si chargebœuf qu'aucune discussion n'était possible.
    An individual who displays authoritarianism in a conversation.
    He is characterized by his chargebœuf attitude during meetings.
    Il se caractérise par son attitude chargebœuf lors des réunions.

    Etymology

    The term 'chargebœuf' is a combination of the words 'charger' and 'bœuf', symbolizing a heavy-handed and authoritarian approach.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a chargebœuf
    to act in an authoritarian and imposing manner.
    être un chargebœuf
    chargebœuf until the end
    to persist in an imposing attitude.
    chargebœuf jusqu'au bout
    not to be a chargebœuf
    not to impose one's ideas on others.
    ne pas être un chargebœuf

    Related Words

    authoritarian
    Who exercises excessive authority.
    autoritaire
    dominant
    Who has predominant power or influence.
    dominant
    inflexible
    Who refuses any compromise.
    intransigeant

    Slang Meanings

    A person who is too insistent.
    He acts as a chargebœuf with his reservations.
    Il fait le chargebœuf avec ses réservations.
    Someone who does not let others speak.
    She has this chargebœuf side that annoys everyone.
    Elle a ce côté chargebœuf qui énerve tout le monde.