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    Mules (en. Mules)

    [myl]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A backless shoe, often made of leather or textile material.
    She wore mules to go to the beach.
    Elle a mis des mules pour aller à la plage.
    A hybrid animal resulting from a donkey and a mare.
    Mules are often used as pack animals.
    Les mules sont souvent utilisées comme animaux de somme.
    A term used to denote a person who transports goods illegally.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'mūlus' meaning 'mule', from the Spanish 'mula'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have mules
    To be very tired or sick.
    avoir des mules
    to walk on mules
    To move with caution.
    marcher sur les mules

    Related Words

    mule
    A hybrid animal as mentioned.
    mule
    mulete
    A term used to denote the driver of mules.
    mulete
    garden mules
    A variety of mules designed for gardening.
    mules de jardin

    Slang Meanings

    Said of a person who does not take risks.
    He's a bit of a mule, he never tries anything new.
    C'est un peu un mule, il n'essaie jamais rien de nouveau.
    Someone who transports illegal substances.
    He was arrested as a mule for drug trafficking.
    Il a été arrêté en tant que mule pour le trafic de drogue.