boss in French
boss in French is patron, chef, clé de voûte — boss means a person in charge of others at work, such as a manager, supervisor, or business owner.
boss in French
patron
chef
clé de voûte
(architectural element) A knob or projection, usually at the intersection of ribs in a vault.
boss
(video games) An enemy, often at the end of a level, that is particularly challenging and must be beaten in order to progress.
What does "boss" mean?
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noun A person in charge of others at work, such as a manager, supervisor, or business owner.
"She asked her boss for the day off to attend the wedding."
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noun In video games, a particularly difficult enemy that must be defeated to advance, often appearing at the end of a level.
"It took him five tries to beat the final boss."
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verb To order someone around, especially repeatedly and without much regard for their opinion.
"Stop bossing your little brother around and let him choose the film."
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adj (informal) Excellent; first-rate.
"That was a boss meal, thanks for cooking."
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boss in a sentence
- She asked her boss for the day off to attend the wedding.
- The new boss reorganized the whole department within a month.
- It took him five tries to beat the final boss.
- Stop bossing your little brother around and let him choose the film.
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What is "boss" in French?
"boss" in French is patron, chef, clé de voûte. boss means: A person in charge of others at work, such as a manager, supervisor, or business owner.
How do you use "boss" in a sentence?
Example: "She asked her boss for the day off to attend the wedding." In French, "boss" is patron, chef, clé de voûte.
Are there other ways to say "boss" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "boss": patron, chef, clé de voûte, boss.
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