No. 1,664 in French
bouchez
"Bouchez" means "block" or "plug" (used as a command: "block" or "plug up").
In a sentence
Bouchez les fissures avec du mastic avant de peindre.
Seal the cracks with putty before painting.
Here, 'bouchez' is an imperative form of the verb 'boucher', meaning 'to seal' or 'block' in the context of physically filling or sealing an opening.
Bouchez vos oreilles si vous ne voulez pas entendre cela.
Block your ears if you don't want to hear that.
In this example, 'bouchez' is used to instruct someone to cover or block their ears in response to an undesirable auditory experience.
Bouchez ce trou pour éviter les courants d'air.
Seal this hole to avoid drafts.
This usage of 'bouchez' instructs the act of sealing or closing an opening (a hole) to prevent airflow or unwanted drafts.
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