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bonhomme

fellow

noun bo-NOM Rare

Also means

snowman

Usage Note

Bonhomme in everyday speech means a simple, good-natured fellow or, informally, any man or guy. Bonhomme de neige is the standard French term for a snowman. Used as an adjective it means good-natured or easy-going, as in un ton bonhomme ('a genial tone').

Examples

"C'est un brave bonhomme, toujours souriant."

Natural Translation

He's a good fellow, always smiling.

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