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Meaning of "boulle" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BOULLE

Named after André Charles Boulle (1642–1732), French cabinet-maker.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BOULLE

boulle  [buːl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BOULLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Boulle can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES BOULLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Boulle

Boulle or Boullé is a French surname. Notable people with the surname include: ▪ André Charles Boulle, French cabinetmaker ▪ Francis Boulle, British entrepreneur ▪ Helene Boullé, French nun ▪ Mark Boulle, Australian musician ▪ Pierre Boulle, French novelist ▪ Philippe Boullé, Seychellois lawyer and politician ▪ Jean-Raymond Boulle, Mining entrepreneur, founder and principle shareholder of Titanium Resources Group...

Definition of boulle in the English dictionary

The definition of boulle in the dictionary is denoting or relating to a type of marquetry of patterned inlays of brass and tortoiseshell, occasionally with other metals such as pewter, much used on French furniture from the 17th century. Other definition of boulle is Also called: boullework. something ornamented with such marquetry.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BOULLE


after-school
ˈæftəskuːl
Bul
buːl
capsule
ˈkæpsjuːl
cool
kuːl
fool
fuːl
gul
ɡuːl
Istanbul
ˌɪstænˈbuːl
Liverpool
ˈlɪvəˌpuːl
module
ˈmɒdjuːl
molecule
ˈmɒlɪˌkjuːl
pool
puːl
preschool
priːˈskuːl
rule
ruːl
schedule
ˈʃɛdjuːl
school
skuːl
stool
stuːl
tool
tuːl
tulle
tjuːl
whirlpool
ˈwɜːlˌpuːl
you´ll
juːl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BOULLE

boulder
boulder clay
Boulder Dam
boulderer
bouldering
bouldery
boule
boules
boulevard
boulevardier
bouleversement
Boulez
boullework
Boulogne
Boulogne-Billancourt
Boulogne-sur-Mer
Boulogne-sur-Seine
boult
boulter

WORDS THAT END LIKE BOULLE

belle
Celle
de Gaulle
famille
fille
Gaulle
grille
Halle
Huntsville
Jacksonville
La Salle
Lille
Louisville
marseille
Nashville
nouvelle
salle
sculle
spirituelle
taille

Synonyms and antonyms of boulle in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «boulle» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BOULLE

Find out the translation of boulle to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of boulle from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «boulle» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

布勒
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

boulle
570 millions of speakers

English

boulle
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Boulle
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

بول
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Буль
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

boulle
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

boulle
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

boulle
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Boulle
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Boulle
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ブール
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

boulle
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mumbul
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Boulle
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

boulle
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बोउल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

boulle
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

boulle
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Boulle
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Буль
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Boulle
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Boulle
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Boulle
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Boulle
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Boulle
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of boulle

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BOULLE»

The term «boulle» is regularly used and occupies the 96.604 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BOULLE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «boulle» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «boulle» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about boulle

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOULLE»

Discover the use of boulle in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to boulle and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Boulle's Jewels: The Business of Life
He offers expert guidance to help you live your life the Boulle way, even if you've never set foot in Belgravia. Using clever typography, illustrations, and amusing diagrams, this is the perfect gift for every budding entrepreneur.
Francis Boulle, 2013
2
Planet of the Apes
In a shocking climax that rivals that of the original movie, Boulle delivers the answer in a masterpiece of adventure, satire, and suspense. From the Paperback edition.
Pierre Boulle, 2011
3
Mediation: Principles, Process, Practice
Written by specialist academics and practitioners, this book treats mediation in an integrated way and in the context of how it fits within the legal system.
Laurence Boulle, Virginia Goldblatt, Phillip Green (LLB.), 2008
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Pierre Boulle
Examines the work of Boulle, discussing the autobiographical elements found in his writings and the repeat occurrences of his major themes
Lucile Frackman Becker, 1996
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The Law of Globalization: An Introduction
This thoughtful work focuses on the different forms of law which create the legal infrastructure of economic globalization and on how they interact with one another.
Laurence Boulle, 2009
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Mediation: Skills and Techniques
This is an essential and comprehensive addition to the professional library of all mediators.
Michael T. Colatrella Jr., Anthony P. Picchioni, 2008
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The Bridge On The River Kwai
The Bridge on the River Kwai tells the story of three POWs who endure the hell of the Japanese camps on the Burma-Siam railway - Colonel Nicholson, a man prepared to sacrifice his life but not his dignity; Major Warden, a modest hero, ...
Pierre Boulle, 2011
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The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts
Andre-Charles Boulle: marquetry panel from a cabinet depicting a bird and a butterfly, ebonv and bronze (Paris, Musee du Louvre) parquet floors and gilt- bronze decorative details, his masterpiece being the marquetry floors and wainscoting ...
Gordon Campbell, 2006
9
Andre Charles Boulle, 1642-1732: A New Style for Europe
One of the 17th century’s most influential craftsmen is showcased in this monograph, highlighting the work of André Charles Boulle.
Jean-Dominique Augard, Jean Nérée Ronfort, Peter Hughes, 2012
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Mediation Law and Practice
Lawrence Boulle, Professor of Law and Associate Director of the Dispute Resolution Centre, Bond University, distinguishes between four main models: Settlement, Facilitative, Transformative and Evaluative. Boulle introduces them as follows: ...
David Spencer, Michael Brogan, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOULLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term boulle is used in the context of the following news items.
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SOB! 6 reasons why we're TOTALLY gutted Andy Jordan is leaving …
First Francis Boulle skate-boared out of Chelsea, then Millie Mackintosh and her stylish ways sashayed away, and now, Andy's surfed off into ... «NOW Magazine, Jul 15»
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New MPs to be added to 'sexy MPs' website, the most popular …
Francis Boulle, the website's founder and star of Made in Chelsea, said: "I don't think it should be banned. I don't see why MPs should not be ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
Britains MPs Think Theyre Sexy, the Deluded Fools
The website is the creation of diamond mining heir Francis Boulle, who—fans of the reality show Made in Chelsea may remember—as the ... «Daily Beast, Jul 15»
4
Essex has sexy MPs according to controversial Tinder-style website
The website was created by Made in Chelsea star and diamond mining heir Francis Boulle. He calls the site a "fun and memorable tool to help ... «Essex Chronicle, Jul 15»
5
Which Lincolnshire MP is the sexiest?
Which MP would you rather have sex with? That is the question Francis Boulle invites you to answer at his website www.sexymp.co.uk. «Lincolnshire Echo, Jul 15»
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Vain MPs check their sex appeal on website which ranks Charlotte …
Made in Chelsea star Francis Boulle has been accused of demeaning politicians by creating sexymp.co.uk. But the diamond-mine heir writes ... «Western Daily Press, Jul 15»
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Phase-Change Oak Table Heats and Cools Rooms
He is graduated from Ecole Boulle (2000) and from ENSCI / Les Ateliers. In 2010, he set up is own office, JSLagrange. He worked for various ... «woodworkingnetwork.com, Jul 15»
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A do-it-yourself history lesson
The Iwo Jima Memorial Monument was dedicated at Arlington National Cemetery. Pierre Boulle published "The Bridge Over the River Kwai.". «Loveland Reporter-Herald, Jun 15»
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Restored Vickers Supermarine Spitfire to Lead Christie's The …
Further highlights include a Chokwe figure of a warrior chief (estimate: £400,000-600,000), The Earl of Bridgewater's Boulle Table circa ... «Blouinartinfo UK, Jun 15»
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River Oaks District adds more retailers and a steakhouse
Previously announced retail tenants include Akris, Anne Fontaine, Bonobos, Brunello Cucinelli, Canali, Cartier, Chopard, De Boulle Diamond ... «Houston Business Journal, Jun 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Boulle [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/boulle>. May 2024 ».
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