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boon

UK
/buːn/
US
/bun/

Translations

boonnoun
boons
pl
UK
/buːn/
US
/bun/
The new software update was a boon to productivity.
La nouvelle mise à jour logicielle a été un bienfait pour la productivité.
Additional translations
faveurSens littéraire ou archaïque : demande adressée à une personne de rang supérieur, notamment à un roi.
aubaine
Synonyms
blessing
godsend
favor
bonus
windfall
gift
advantage
benefit
boonadjective
booner
Comp.
boonest
Super.
UK
/buːn/
US
/bun/
convivialSens littéraire ou archaïque : proche et aimable, très sociable.
They remained boon companions long after their college years.
Ils restèrent des compagnons conviviaux longtemps après leurs années d'université.
favorableSens littéraire : avantageux, bénéfique.
The area enjoys boon climatic conditions for growing grapes.
La région bénéficie de conditions climatiques favorables à la culture de la vigne.
Additional translations
avantageuxSens littéraire : apportant un avantage.

Definitions

boonnoun
A thing that is helpful or beneficial.
The new software update was a boon to productivity, allowing employees to complete tasks more efficiently.
A favor or request.
He asked for a boon from the king, hoping to secure a piece of land for his family.
boonadjective
Close and convivial; jolly or companionable (archaic or literary).
They remained boon companions long after their college years.
Favorable or beneficial; advantageous (literary).
The area enjoys boon climatic conditions for growing grapes.
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