are boxing
Present progressive conjugation of box.
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box
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
1. (container)
a. la boîte (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Parker put the gift in a box and wrapped it with tissue paper.Parker mit le cadeau dans une boîte et l’emballa avec du papier de soie.
b. le carton (M) (made of thick paper)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
We donated a box full of clothing to the homeless shelter.Nous avons fait don d'un carton rempli de vêtements au centre d'accueil pour sans-abris.
c. le coffret (M) (small)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The necklace came in a red box.Le collier était présenté dans un coffret rouge.
a. la boîte (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Jace ate a whole box of cookies.Jace a mangé une boîte entière de biscuits.
3. (checkbox)
a. la case (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Please mark the box next to the most appropriate answer.Veuillez cocher la case à côté de la réponse la plus adéquate.
4. (theater)
a. la loge (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Ellen's family had a box at the opera.La famille d’Ellen avait une loge à l’opéra.
5. (hockey)
a. le banc des pénalités (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Lapierre was sent to the box for tripping.Lapierre a été envoyé au banc des pénalités pour avoir fait un croche-pied.
6. (soccer)
a. la surface de réparation (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Vincent took a shot from outside the box.Vincent a tiré depuis l'extérieur de la surface de réparation.
a. la boîte du frappeur (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The fans cheered as Altuve stepped into the box.Les supporters ont applaudi lorsque Altuve est entré dans la boîte du frappeur.
a. la coquille (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Fortunately, the batsman was wearing a box when the ball hit him.Heureusement que le batteur portait une coquille quand la balle l’a atteint.
9. (colloquial) (television) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
a. la télé (F) (colloquial)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
You spend too much time glued to the box.Tu passes trop de temps collé à la télé.
a. la boîte postale (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
I know your address, but I forget the box number.Je connais ton adresse, mais j'ai oublié le numéro de boîte postale.
11. (colloquial) (old-fashioned) (blow)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another time (e.g., cat, groovy).
a. la tape (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Marina gave her brother a box on the ear and told him to clean his room.Marina a donné une tape sur l'oreille de son frère et lui a dit de ranger sa chambre.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
13. (sports)
b. faire de la boxe
James loves to box with his friends for fun.James adore faire de la boxe avec ses amis pour s'amuser.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
14. (sports)
a. affronter
If you want to be the champion, you have to box the champion.Si tu veux être champion, tu dois affronter le champion.
a. ranger dans des cartons
I've boxed most of my books. You can keep the rest.J'ai rangé la plupart de mes livres dans des cartons. Tu peux garder le reste.
b. mettre dans une boîte
I boxed my old toys so they wouldn't get dusty.J'ai mis mes vieux jouets dans une boîte pour qu'ils ne prennent pas la poussière.
16. (colloquial) (old-fashioned) (to hit)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another time (e.g., cat, groovy).
a. donner un coup
Christine boxed her cousin's ears when he teased her.Christine a donné un coup sur les oreilles de son cousin quand il l’a taquinée.
Conjugations
Indicative of "box"
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