French word

boxer

Pronunciation

IPA/bɔkse/

Meaning

  • masculine nounboxers

Example

J'ai besoin d'un boxer propre.

I need a clean pair of boxers.

Illustration for boxer (boxers)

More examples

Je dois acheter des boxers demain.

I have to buy boxer shorts tomorrow.

Core concept

A compact underwear garment shaped like short trousers and fitted around the hips and thighs.

Common phrases

  • acheter des boxers

    buy boxer shorts

  • laver les boxers

    wash boxer shorts

Similar words

caleçon: Loose-fitting underwear that extends to the thighs.

Definition in French

Vêtement de dessous masculin ressemblant à un short court, souvent ajusté au niveau des hanches et des cuisses.

Word origin

The French word comes from English boxer shorts, with boxer retained as the everyday shortened form.

Usage tips

  • French boxer is pronounced roughly bok-SAIR, with a pronounced final r rather than like English boxer.

Other meanings

  • boxernoun
  • boxverb

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