bull in French
bull in French is mâle, bulle, sceau — bull means an adult male of cattle, or of certain other large animals such as elephants and whales.
bull in French
mâle
(attributive, of large mammals) Adult male.
bulle
A seal affixed to a document, especially a document from the Pope.
sceau
A seal affixed to a document, especially a document from the Pope.
bêtises
(euphemistic, informal) Nonsense.
taureau
mâle
An adult male of certain large mammals, such as whales, elephants, camels and seals.
taureau
An adult male of certain large mammals, such as whales, elephants, camels and seals.
cogne
(US, slang) A policeman; a detective; a railroad security guard.
poulet
(US, slang) A policeman; a detective; a railroad security guard.
bœuf
(US, slang) A policeman; a detective; a railroad security guard.
chien
(US, slang) A policeman; a detective; a railroad security guard.
vache
(US, slang) A policeman; a detective; a railroad security guard.
What does "bull" mean?
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noun An adult male of cattle, or of certain other large animals such as elephants and whales.
"The farmer kept a prize bull separate from the herd."
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adj Describing a market where prices are rising or expected to rise.
"Investors were optimistic during the bull market of the late 1990s."
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noun Nonsense; empty or dishonest talk (informal).
"Don't give me that bull — just tell me what really happened."
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noun An official document or edict issued by the Pope.
"The papal bull was read aloud in cathedrals across Europe."
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bull in a sentence
- The farmer kept a prize bull separate from the herd.
- The bull snorted and pawed the ground as we walked past the gate.
- Investors were optimistic during the bull market of the late 1990s.
- Shares kept climbing, and commentators said the bull run could continue.
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What is "bull" in French?
"bull" in French is mâle, bulle, sceau. bull means: An adult male of cattle, or of certain other large animals such as elephants and whales.
How do you use "bull" in a sentence?
Example: "The farmer kept a prize bull separate from the herd." In French, "bull" is mâle, bulle, sceau.
Are there other ways to say "bull" in French?
Yes — French has 10 translations listed for "bull": mâle, bulle, sceau, bêtises, taureau, cogne.
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