bogey
/bɔ.ɡɛ/
The French word for a score of one over par in golf is bogey. If unsure, use bogey. Wiktionary also lists boguey.
Meaning: a score of one over par in golf (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA |
|---|---|
| bogey | /bɔ.ɡɛ/ (France) /bɔ.ɡe/ (Quebec) |
| boguey | /bo.ɡe/ /bo.ɡi/ |
In the context of golf, bogey refers to a score of one over par on a hole.
Which one should you use?
The forms bogey and boguey are both used to refer to the golf term.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /bɔ.ɡɛ/.
Did you know?
- In France, you will almost exclusively see the English spelling bogey, whereas in Quebec, official sporting bodies may mandate the spelling boguey to match French phonetics.
- While bogey is a global golf term, French speakers often use it alongside other English imports like birdie and eagle because the sport's vocabulary is almost entirely standardized in English.
- The Quebec spelling boguey is a deliberate linguistic tool called 'Francisation' used by the Office québécois de la langue française to adapt foreign terms to French spelling rules.
Examples in context
- Tu peux me prêter ton bidule?Can you lend me your whatchamacallit?
- J'ai fait un bogey au trou numéro trois.I made a bogey on the third hole.
- Ce bogey m'a coûté la victoire.That bogey cost me the victory.
- Il a évité le bogey sur ce parcours.He avoided a bogey on this course.
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are walking on the golf course.
- EmmaQuel score as-tu fait sur ce trou ?What score did you get on this hole?
- LucasMalheureusement, j'ai fait un bogey.Unfortunately, I made a bogey.
- EmmaCe n'est pas si grave, Lucas.It's not that bad, Lucas.
- LucasOui, mais je voulais faire un birdie.Yes, but I wanted to make a birdie.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bogey” translations and entries bogey, boguey, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
