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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?

verb To make someone feel uninterested and tired through dullness.
"I don't want to bore you with the details of my holiday."
verb To drill a hole through something.
"The dentist bored a tiny hole into the tooth before filling it."
noun A person or thing that is dull and uninteresting.
"Nobody wanted to sit next to the office bore at lunch."
noun The inner diameter of a tube or gun barrel.
"The rifle has a slightly wider bore than the older model."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

bore in a sentence

I don't want to bore you with the details of my holiday.
Films with no real plot tend to bore me after the first half hour.
The dentist bored a tiny hole into the tooth before filling it.
They bored through the thick wall to fit a new pipe.

Similar words in French

banality caliber drag dullard gauge snooze tire yawn

Common French translations

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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: "I don't want to bore you with the details of my holiday." 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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