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bore in French

bore in French is mascaret, ennuyer, barber — bore means to make someone feel uninterested and tired through dullness.

bore in French

mascaret
noun
A sudden and rapid flow of tide occurring in certain rivers and estuaries which rolls up as a wave.
ennuyer
verb
(transitive) To inspire boredom in somebody.
barber
verb
(transitive) To inspire boredom in somebody.
percer
verb
(intransitive) To make a hole with, or as if with, a boring instrument; to cut a circular hole by the rotary motion of a tool.

What does "bore" mean?

  1. verb To make someone feel uninterested and tired through dullness.
    "The long lecture bored most of the students within ten minutes."
  2. verb To drill a hole through something.
    "Workers bored a tunnel straight through the mountain."
  3. noun A person or thing that is dull and uninteresting.
    "He's a bit of a bore at parties — always talking about spreadsheets."
  4. noun The inner diameter of a tube or gun barrel.
    "The rifle has a slightly wider bore than the older model."

bore in a sentence

  • The long lecture bored most of the students within ten minutes.
  • Workers bored a tunnel straight through the mountain.
  • He's a bit of a bore at parties — always talking about spreadsheets.
  • The rifle has a slightly wider bore than the older model.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "bore" in French?

"bore" in French is mascaret, ennuyer, barber. bore means: To make someone feel uninterested and tired through dullness.

How do you use "bore" in a sentence?

Example: "The long lecture bored most of the students within ten minutes." In French, "bore" is mascaret, ennuyer, barber.

Are there other ways to say "bore" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "bore": mascaret, ennuyer, barber, percer.

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