bustle in French
bustle in French is affairement, agitation, branlebas — bustle means busy, energetic activity and movement, especially of a crowd.
bustle in French
affairement
(countable, uncountable) An excited activity; a stir.
agitation
(countable, uncountable) An excited activity; a stir.
branlebas
(countable, uncountable) An excited activity; a stir.
remue-ménage
(countable, uncountable) An excited activity; a stir.
tournure
(historical, countable) A frame worn underneath a woman's skirt, typically only protruding from the rear as opposed to the earlier more circular hoops.
affairer
To move busily and energetically with fussiness (often followed by about).
activer
To teem or abound (usually followed by with); to exhibit an energetic and active abundance (of a thing).
What does "bustle" mean?
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noun Busy, energetic activity and movement, especially of a crowd.
"She loved the bustle of the market on Saturday mornings."
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verb To move about quickly and busily, often with a sense of purpose or fuss.
"Waiters bustled between the tables, taking orders."
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bustle in a sentence
- She loved the bustle of the market on Saturday mornings.
- Waiters bustled between the tables, taking orders.
- The kitchen staff bustled about before the dinner rush.
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What is "bustle" in French?
"bustle" in French is affairement, agitation, branlebas. bustle means: Busy, energetic activity and movement, especially of a crowd.
How do you use "bustle" in a sentence?
Example: "She loved the bustle of the market on Saturday mornings." In French, "bustle" is affairement, agitation, branlebas.
Are there other ways to say "bustle" in French?
Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "bustle": affairement, agitation, branlebas, remue-ménage, tournure, affairer.
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