bis
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. A
Nous habitons au 3 bis, juste à côté de la boulangerie.We live at 3A, right next to the bakery.
a. bis
Je n’ai pas vu le « bis » écrit sur la partition et le chef d'orchestre s’est fâché contre moi.I didn't see the "bis" written on the sheet music, and the conductor got mad at me.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Allez !).
interjection
a. encore
Le concert était si incroyable que le public a crié « Bis ! Bis ! » pour faire revenir le groupe !The concert was so amazing that the audience shouted "Encore! Encore!" to bring the band back!
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. encore
Depuis les coulisses, le chanteur entendait les fans applaudir et demander un bis.Backstage, the singer could hear the fans' applause and calls for an encore.
a. grayish brown
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Le costume d'Emmanuel était d'un bis élégant.Emmanuel's suit was an elegant grayish brown.
b. greyish brown
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
J'ai choisi le beige et le bis pour la décoration du bureau.I really like beige and greyish brown for decorating the office.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. grayish-brown
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Nous avons choisi le canapé bis pour le salon.We picked the grayish-brown couch for the living room.
b. greyish-brown
Regionalism used in Canada.
(Canada)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
La robe vintage de Sophie est d'une jolie couleur bise.Sophie's vintage dress is a lovely greyish-brown colour.
a. brown
Pour cette recette, j'ai utilisé une farine bise pour un goût plus riche.For this recipe, I used a brown flour for a richer flavor.
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