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bull

UK
/bʊl/
US
/bʊl/

Translations

bullnoun
bulls
pl
UK
/bʊl/
US
/bʊl/
taureauAnimal adulte; s’emploie surtout pour le bovin mâle.
The bull stood in the field with the cows.
Le taureau se tenait dans le champ avec les vaches.
haussierBourse et finance.
The market was full of bulls after the strong earnings report.
Le marché était rempli d’haussiers après le solide rapport sur les bénéfices.
bulleDroit canonique, document pontifical.
The pope issued a bull on the matter.
Le pape a publié une bulle sur cette question.
baratinFamilier; paroles creuses ou mensongères.
I don't want to hear any more bull.
Je ne veux plus entendre de baratin.
Additional translations
mâlePar extension, pour certains grands mammifères.
bulleSceau attaché à une bulle pontificale.
costaudFamilier; homme fort et imposant.
centreCible, notamment au tir à l’arc ou aux fléchettes.
flicArgot; policier.
Synonyms
bovine
male cattle
stud
beef
ox
steer
bullverb
bulled
Past Simple
bulled
Past Participle
bulling
Gerund
UK
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US
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bousculerForcer agressivement le passage.
He bulled his way through the crowd.
Il a bousculé la foule pour se frayer un passage.
s'imposerAu sens de s’avancer avec autorité, de façon dominante.
She bulled her way into the meeting and demanded to be heard.
Elle s’est imposée à la réunion et a exigé d’être entendue.
Additional translations
baratinerFamilier; tromper ou embobiner par la parole.
Synonyms
browbeat
bluster
bully
coerce
intimidate
bulladjective
UK
/bʊl/
US
/bʊl/
Used attributively to denote the male of a species, e.g., “bull elephant”.
mâleAnimal adulte, surtout une grande espèce sauvage.
A bull elephant was standing near the water.
Un éléphant mâle se tenait près de l’eau.
haussierFinance et bourse.
Analysts remain bull on renewable-energy stocks.
Les analystes restent haussiers sur les actions des énergies renouvelables.
bullinterjection
Used as a standalone exclamation expressing disbelief or dismissal.
N'importe quoiFamilier; exprime le rejet ou l’incrédulité.
"Bull!" he shouted when he heard their flimsy excuse.
« N’importe quoi ! » a-t-il crié en entendant leur pauvre excuse.

Definitions

bullnoun
An adult male bovine animal (Bos taurus); by extension, the adult male of certain other large mammals such as elephants, whales, or seals.
The bull elephant flapped his ears as the herd crossed the river.
A person who buys shares hoping to sell them at a higher price later, expecting the market to rise.
The stock market was dominated by bulls who were optimistic about the economic recovery.
A formal proclamation issued by the pope, especially one of a doctrinal or disciplinary nature.
The papal bull was issued to address the concerns of the church regarding the new doctrine.
A large, strong, aggressive man.
He was known as the bull of the team, always leading with strength and determination.
A seal attached to a papal bull as a mark of authenticity.
The document bore the papal bull, signifying its official status.
Nonsense, empty or deceitful talk (often used as a mild expletive).
Stop feeding me bull and tell me what really happened.
The centre of a target, especially in archery or darts; bullseye.
Her first arrow landed squarely in the bull.
A police officer, especially as referred to in criminal or prison slang.
The bulls showed up just as the robbery began.
bullverb
To push or force one's way aggressively.
He bulled his way through the crowded room to reach the stage.
To act with force or authority, often in a domineering manner.
She bulled her way into the meeting, demanding to be heard.
To bluff or deceive someone.
He tried to bull his way through the interview by exaggerating his experience.
bulladjective
Denoting or characteristic of an adult male animal, especially a large wild species.
The safari guide pointed out a bull elephant near the river.
Relating to or characteristic of a rising market, especially in securities; optimistic about price increases.
Analysts remain bull on renewable-energy stocks.
bullinterjection
Used to express strong disbelief, annoyance, or dismissal of what has just been said; nonsense!
"Bull!" he shouted when he heard their flimsy excuse.
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