bull

• Nom ayant plusieurs sens : mâle adulte non castré des bovins domestiques ; homme grand et fort ; investisseur optimiste qui prévoit une hausse des cours ; centre d'une cible ; ou lettre officielle du pape.

A noun with multiple meanings, including an uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle; a large, strong man; an investor with an optimistic market outlook who expects prices to rise; the center of a target; or a formal papal proclamation.

1. Adult male cattleA2formal

   An uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle, typically used for breeding.

   Taureau (mâle adulte non castré)

   • The bull stood in the middle of the field.
   • Farmers often keep a bull for breeding purposes.
   • The bull charged when it saw the red flag.

2. Strong manB1informal

   A large, strong, and heavyset man.

   Homme fort et massif

   • He's a bull of a man, built like a wrestler.
   • The bouncer was a huge bull who intimidated everyone.
   • She hired a bull to help move the heavy furniture.

   Synonymesbeefcakebruiserhulkmusclemanstalwarttank

3. Nonsense or unacceptable behaviorB2slangamerican

   Obscene words for unacceptable behavior; nonsense or rubbish.

   Balivernes, absurdités

   • That's a load of bull; he never said that.
   • Don't give me that bull about being late.
   • I can't stand his bull anymore.

   Synonymesbollocksbullshitcraphorseshitshit

   Antonymesfactsensetruth

4. B2informal

   A serious and ludicrous blunder or mistake.

   Bévue grossière, gaffe énorme

   • He made a bull in his speech by forgetting the main point.
   • That was a real bull; you should have checked the facts.
   • The politician's comment was a bull that cost him votes.

   Synonymesblunderbonergaffehowlermistakeslip

5. C1slangamerican

   Uncomplimentary terms for a policeman.

   Policier (terme péjoratif)

   • The bulls showed up and broke up the party.
   • Watch out, the bulls are patrolling this area.
   • He got arrested by the bulls for speeding.

   Synonymescopcopperflatfootfuzzpig

6. Optimistic investorB2formalbusiness

   An investor with an optimistic market outlook who expects prices to rise and buys now for resale later.

   Investisseur optimiste (hausse des marchés)

   • The bull market encouraged many to invest heavily.
   • He is a bull who believes stocks will double next year.
   • Bulls are buying shares in anticipation of growth.

   Antonymesbearshort

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de se frayer un passage en poussant ou en forçant, ainsi que pour des propos vantards ou agressifs.

A verb used to indicate the act of pushing or forcing one's way through, or to talk boastfully or aggressively.

1. B2informal

   To push or force one's way through something with strength or determination.

   Se frayer un passage

   • He bulled his way through the crowded market.
   • The protesters bulled past the security guards.
   • She bulled the heavy door open with her shoulder.

   Synonymesbulldozeelbowforcepushshovethrust

2. Raise stock pricesC1formalbusiness

   To attempt to raise the price of stocks or securities through speculative buying.

   Spéculer à la hausse

   • Investors bulled the market by purchasing large quantities of shares.
   • The hedge fund manager bulled the tech stocks aggressively.
   • They bulled the price of oil futures to record highs.

   Synonymesboostinflateramprun up

   Antonymesbear

3. Speak insincerelyC1slang

   To talk in a boastful, exaggerated, or dishonest manner; to bluff or bullshit.

   Parler de façon insincère

   • Stop bulling me with your fake stories.
   • He bulled his way through the interview with confidence.
   • She bulled about her achievements to impress the boss.

   Synonymesbluffboastbragbullshitexaggeratelieprevaricate

   Antonymesconfesssubstantiatetestifyverify

4. Advance in priceC1formalbusiness

   To increase in price or value, especially in financial markets.

   Monter en valeur (bourse)

   • The stock bulled by 15% after the earnings report.
   • Commodity prices bulled due to supply shortages.
   • The market bulled sharply in the afternoon trading session.

   Synonymesadvanceclimbincreaserallyrisesoarsurge

   Antonymesbeardeclinedropfallsinkslump

Variantes phrasalbull through