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to bore
01
ennuyer, lasssser
to do something that causes a person become uninterested, tired, or impatient
Transitive: to bore sb
Example
The monotonous presentation is boring the audience.
The long lecture bored the students.
The ongoing discussion is boring him.
02
percer, foret
to create a hole, typically with a pointed tool
Transitive: to bore a hole somewhere
Example
The construction worker bored holes in the concrete for anchor placement.
The carpenter bored a hole in the wood to accommodate a dowel.
Using a drill, he bored a hole through the metal sheet for installation.
Bore
01
foret, trou de forage
a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes
02
alésage, diamètre intérieur
diameter of a tube or gun barrel
03
mascaret, vague de marée
a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
04
ennuyeur, raseur
a person who evokes boredom
Exemple
The monotonous presentation is boring the audience.
The long lecture bored the students.
The ongoing discussion is boring him.
She has bored herself by staying indoors all day.
The repetitive tasks bore her.
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