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The plural of the noun "bonhomme" is "bonshommes" or "bonhommes." The plural of the adjective "bonhomme" is "bonhommes."
le bonhomme
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
1. (colloquial) (male person)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. guy (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Un vieux bonhomme nous a indiqué le chemin.An old guy showed us the way.
b. man
Tu as quel âge, petit bonhomme ? - J'ai trois ans.How old are you, little man? - I'm three years old.
c. chap (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
J'ai discuté avec un bonhomme sympa.I talked to a nice chap.
2. (colloquial) (brave man)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. tough guy (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Tu veux être un bonhomme, mais tu as peur de tout !You want to be a tough guy, but you're afraid of everything!
a. person
Sur le panneau, il y a un bonhomme qui fait du vélo.On the sign, there's a person riding a bicycle.
b. stick figure
L'enfant a dessiné un bonhomme avec un chapeau et des lunettes.The child drew a stick figure with a hat and glasses.
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