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bouton

button

noun boo-TOHN Less Common

Also means

pimple, bud

Usage Note

Bouton covers three common meanings: a button on clothing or a device, a pimple or skin blemish, and a flower bud (bouton de rose — rosebud). Context usually disambiguates. The compound bouton-pression means 'snap fastener'. Teenagers complain about boutons on their face the same way English speakers say 'spots'.

Examples

"Il manque un bouton à ta veste."

Natural Translation

Your jacket is missing a button.

Literal Translation

There is missing a button on your jacket.

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