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boss

UK
/bɔːs/
US
/bɑs/

Translations

bossnoun
bosses
pl
UK
/bɔːs/
US
/bɑs/
bossageTerme technique en mécanique et en architecture pour une partie saillante.
The engineer noted the boss on the surface of the metal part.
L’ingénieur a remarqué le bossage à la surface de la pièce métallique.
patronSens courant pour un supérieur hiérarchique ou un employeur.
She reported her concerns to her boss during the meeting.
Elle a fait part de ses inquiétudes à son patron pendant la réunion.
chefEmployé quand il s’agit d’une personne à la tête d’une équipe, d’un service ou d’une organisation.
She reported her concerns to her boss during the meeting.
Elle a fait part de ses inquiétudes à son chef pendant la réunion.
Additional translations
bossEmprunt courant en français familier, notamment dans les contextes de jeux vidéo.
caïdSens familier pour une figure influente ou dominante, surtout dans un groupe ou un milieu criminel.
Synonyms
executive
administrator
foreman
supervisor
manager
chief
leader
director
head
overseer
Antonyms
subordinate
employee
bossverb
bossed
Past Simple
bossed
Past Participle
bossing
Gerund
UK
/bɒs/
US
/bɑs/
dirigerSens neutre : gérer ou encadrer un groupe, une équipe ou une organisation.
He was hired to boss the new project team and ensure they meet the deadlines.
Il a été engagé pour diriger la nouvelle équipe de projet et veiller au respect des délais.
bosselerTerme technique pour former des reliefs saillants sur le métal, le cuir, etc.
The artisan bossed the copper plate with intricate floral patterns.
L’artisan a bosselé la plaque de cuivre avec des motifs floraux complexes.
commanderSens familier ou péjoratif : donner des ordres de façon autoritaire.
She tends to boss her younger siblings around whenever their parents are not home.
Elle a tendance à commander ses jeunes frères et sœurs dès que leurs parents ne sont pas là.
Synonyms
administer
lead
command
supervise
manage
oversee
direct
control
bossadjective
UK
/bɒs/
US
/bɑs/
génialFamilier : très bon, impressionnant.
That was a boss move you made during the game!
C’était un geste génial que tu as fait pendant la partie !

Definitions

bossnoun
A person in charge of a worker or organization.
She reported her concerns to her boss during the meeting.
A protuberance or raised area, often used in mechanical contexts.
The engineer noted the boss on the surface of the metal part.
An influential figure who controls a political organization, criminal enterprise, or other group, often operating behind the scenes.
The city was effectively run by a party boss who decided which projects received funding.
In video gaming, a powerful opponent, especially one encountered at the end of a level or game.
After hours of play, they finally defeated the final boss and saw the credits roll.
bossverb
To give orders to someone in a domineering manner.
She tends to boss her younger siblings around whenever their parents are not home.
To manage or direct a group or organization.
He was hired to boss the new project team and ensure they meet the deadlines.
To shape or decorate (metal, leather, etc.) with a protruding design; to emboss.
The artisan bossed the copper plate with intricate floral patterns.
bossadjective
Excellent or outstanding, often used in informal contexts to describe something impressive.
That was a boss move you made during the game!
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