French Conversation · Level 38
75 words
French word
boudeur
Pronunciation
IPA/budœʁ/
Meaning
- adjectivesulky
Example
Elle est boudeuse aujourd'hui.
She is sulky today.
More examples
Il prend un air boudeur quand il est fatigué.
He puts on a sulky look when he is tired.
Core concept
A person who withdraws into silence and lets a pout or cold manner display a short-lived grievance.
Common phrases
être boudeur
be sulky
avoir l'air boudeur
look sulky
Similar words
renfrogné: Frowning and unfriendly in a visibly bad mood.
maussade: Morose and uncommunicative, lacking any cheerful spirit.
grognon: Grumpy, ill-tempered, and inclined to mutter complaints.
irritable: Quick to anger over small matters and easily put in a bad mood.
Definition in French
Qui adopte une expression boudeuse ou une attitude muette pour signifier un mécontentement passager après une offense ou une déception.
Word origin
Boudeur is derived from bouder by adding the suffix -eur, which forms a word for someone showing or associated with the verb's action.
Usage tips
- Boudeur usually suggests a mild, temporary sulk rather than serious anger, so it can sound gently teasing in familiar contexts.