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No. 2,519 in French

bull

The French word "bull" does not exist; you might mean "bulle," which means "bubble" in English.

In a sentence

  • Le taureau dans l'arène semblait très agressif.

    The bull in the arena seemed very aggressive.

    Here, 'bull' is used in its literal sense to refer to the male bovine animal, widely known in contexts such as bullfighting.

  • Il est important de ne pas suivre aveuglément le discours passionné du politique, qui pourrait inclure des bêtises ou des exagérations.

    It is important not to blindly follow the passionate speech of the politician, which might include nonsenses or exaggerations.

    In this context, 'bull' is akin to nonsense or inflated statements, used metaphorically to describe overstated or incorrect claims.

  • Cette équipe de basket-ball est connue pour sa détermination et son esprit combatif, assumant avec fierté le surnom des 'Bulls'.

    This basketball team is known for its determination and fighting spirit, proudly assuming the nickname 'Bulls'.

    Here 'Bulls' refers to the sports team, showing the usage of the term as a name signifying strength or competitive spirit.

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