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
A sudden and rapid flow of tide occurring in certain rivers and estuaries which rolls up as a wave.
ennuyer
(transitive) To inspire boredom in somebody.
barber
(transitive) To inspire boredom in somebody.
percer
(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?
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verb To make someone feel uninterested and tired through dullness.
"The long lecture bored most of the students within ten minutes."
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verb To drill a hole through something.
"Workers bored a tunnel straight through the mountain."
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noun A person or thing that is dull and uninteresting.
"He's a bit of a bore at parties — always talking about spreadsheets."
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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.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
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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