No. 5,498 in French
bobby
"Bobby" is not a standard French word; in English, it refers to a British policeman.
In a sentence
Le terme 'bobby' signifie un policier en anglais britannique.
The term 'bobby' means a policeman in British English.
Here, 'bobby' is used to refer to a British policeman, originating from historical context.
Quand j'étais à Londres, j'ai vu un bobby en uniforme près de la station.
When I was in London, I saw a bobby in uniform near the station.
Again, 'bobby' refers to a policeman in British English, specifically noting its cultural usage.
Le mot 'bobby' est souvent utilisé de façon informelle pour décrire un officier de police.
The word 'bobby' is often used informally to describe a police officer.
Here, 'bobby' is discussed in its informal linguistic context as a term.
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