French Conversation · Level 107
58 words
French word
bourrer
Pronunciation
IPA/buʁe/
Meaning
- verbstuff
Example
Elle bourre ses livres dans le sac.
She stuffs her books into the bag.
More examples
Il bourre la dinde avant le repas.
He stuffs the turkey before the meal.
Core concept
Something is packed so tightly that little space remains, whether it is a bag, a schedule, or a person's head.
Common phrases
bourrer une dinde
stuff a turkey
bourrer un sandwich
fill a sandwich
bourrer un camion
load a truck
Similar words
remplir: To fill a container or space with contents.
tasser: To press contents down tightly to reduce empty space.
fourrer: To push an object into a small hole or bag.
Definition in French
Remplir fortement quelque chose, matériellement (une valise, un sac) ou figurativement (un emploi du temps, la tête), en comprimant ou en tassant.
Word origin
French bourrer comes from bourre, stuffing or coarse fiber, from Late Latin burra, with -er forming the verb.
Usage tips
- With a person or body part, bourrer can sound forceful or negative, as in the informal expression bourrer le crâne.