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    Dubois (en. Dubois)

    /dy.bwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A term designating a person who lives near or is from a forest.
    He is known as a man of wood, a true dubois.
    Il est connu comme un homme de bois, un véritable dubois.
    A common surname in France, which can also refer to a wooded area.
    The Dubois families are numerous in this region.
    Les familles Dubois sont nombreuses dans cette région.

    Etymology

    Origin of the word from the Latin 'de bosco', meaning 'from the forest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a man of wood
    a solid, sturdy person.
    un homme de bois
    to make wood
    to work in the forestry sector.
    faire le bois

    Related Words

    sylva
    a forest or wooded land.
    sylve
    betula
    term designating the birch, a tree of the forests.
    bétula
    tree
    woody plant, essential in forests.
    arbre

    Slang Meanings

    A party guy who loves nature and outdoor escapades.
    This weekend, we're going out with the local dubois, he knows all the best spots.
    Ce week-end, on sort avec le dubois du coin, il connaît tous les meilleurs spots.