la bosse
In French, "the bump" is translated as la bosse.
This phrase is used to describe a raised area or a swelling located on a flat surface.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural form "the bumps", use les bosses.
Did you know?
- In French, the expression avoir la bosse des maths is used to describe someone who is exceptionally gifted at mathematics.
- While bosse describes a bump, French uses the specific word dos-d'âne (donkey's back) to describe a speed bump on the road.
- While bosse describes a physical protrusion, the verb bosser is a very common informal way to say 'to work' in France.
Examples in context
- Hier, j'ai eu un accident de voiture et j'ai une bosse sur le pare-chocs.Yesterday, I had a car accident and there is a bump on the bumper.
- Il y a une bosse sur la route.There is a bump on the road.
- La bosse est sur le haut du mur.The bump is on the top of the wall.
- Fais attention à la bosse sur la route.Watch out for the bump on the road.
Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are walking through a park.
- NathanRegarde, il y a une bosse ici.Look, there is a bump here.
- EmmaOh, j'ai failli trébucher sur la bosse.Oh, I almost tripped on the bump.
- NathanFais attention, Emma, la terre est irrégulière.Be careful, Emma, the ground is uneven.
- EmmaMerci, Nathan, je vais ralentir.Thanks, Nathan, I will slow down.
