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humpback in French

humpback in French is bosse, bossu, bossue — humpback means short for humpback whale, a large baleen whale known for its long fins and acrobatic breaching.

humpback in French

bosse
noun
A humped back (deformity in humans caused by abnormal curvature of the upper spine).
bossu
noun
(derogatory, now, offensive) A person with a humpback; a person who suffers from kyphosis.
bossue
noun
(derogatory, now, offensive) A person with a humpback; a person who suffers from kyphosis.

What does "humpback" mean?

  1. noun Short for humpback whale, a large baleen whale known for its long fins and acrobatic breaching.
    "A humpback breached right next to the whale-watching boat."
  2. noun A back with an abnormal rounded curve, or a person with this condition.
    "The old sailor walked with a humpback from decades at sea."

humpback in a sentence

  • A humpback breached right next to the whale-watching boat.
  • The old sailor walked with a humpback from decades at sea.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "humpback" in French?

"humpback" in French is bosse, bossu, bossue. humpback means: Short for humpback whale, a large baleen whale known for its long fins and acrobatic breaching.

How do you use "humpback" in a sentence?

Example: "A humpback breached right next to the whale-watching boat." In French, "humpback" is bosse, bossu, bossue.

Are there other ways to say "humpback" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "humpback": bosse, bossu, bossue.

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