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videur

bouncer

noun vee-DUR Rare

Usage Note

Videur literally derives from vider ('to empty'), as the job involves clearing troublemakers from a venue. The feminine videuse exists but is rare in this profession. The more neutral term agent de sécurité is used in formal contexts.

Examples

"Le videur a refusé l'entrée au groupe."

Natural Translation

The bouncer refused entry to the group.

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