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No. 8,812 in French

bosse

"Bosse" in French means "bump," "lump," or "hump" in English.

In a sentence

  • J'ai une bosse sur le front après être tombé.

    I have a bump on my forehead after falling.

    Here, 'bosse' refers to a protuberance or swelling caused by an impact.

  • Cette table a une bosse sur la surface.

    This table has a dent on its surface.

    In this sentence, 'bosse' describes a physical imperfection on an object.

  • Mon chien court toujours après les bosselures sur le sol.

    My dog always runs after the bumps on the ground.

    Here, 'bosselures' (related form of 'bosse') refers to uneven areas or bumps on the surface of the ground.

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