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bobard

fib, tall tale

noun boh-BAHR Rare
Communication Speech

Usage Note

Bobard is an informal/colloquial word for a lie or exaggerated story — softer than mensonge (lie) and implying something absurd rather than malicious. The plural des bobards is very common in conversational French. It is masculine: un bobard. A rough English equivalent is 'a load of baloney' or 'a porky pie' (British slang).

Examples

"Ne crois pas ses bobards, il invente tout."

Natural Translation

Don't believe his tall tales, he makes everything up.

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