B2 noun Neutre

boss

/bɒs/

A person who is in charge of a worker or organization, exercising authority and making final decisions regarding tasks and strategy. While commonly used in professional environments, it can also refer to anyone who has a dominant or controlling position in a group.

Exemples

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1

I need to ask my boss for a day off next week to attend a wedding.

I need to request a vacation day from my supervisor next week for a wedding.

2

The department head acted as the primary boss during the corporate restructuring phase.

The person in charge of the department served as the main leader during the reorganization.

3

The big boss is visiting the office today, so everyone is on their best behavior.

The high-ranking executive is coming to the office, so everyone is acting professionally.

Famille de mots

Nom
boss
Verb
boss
Adverbe
bossily
Adjectif
bossy
Apparenté
bossiness
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'B' in boss standing for 'Big'—the 'Big' person at the top of the office ladder.

Quiz rapide

My _____ gave me a promotion after I finished the project ahead of schedule.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : boss

Exemples

1

I need to ask my boss for a day off next week to attend a wedding.

everyday

I need to request a vacation day from my supervisor next week for a wedding.

2

The department head acted as the primary boss during the corporate restructuring phase.

formal

The person in charge of the department served as the main leader during the reorganization.

3

The big boss is visiting the office today, so everyone is on their best behavior.

informal

The high-ranking executive is coming to the office, so everyone is acting professionally.

4

The study examines how a boss's leadership style directly impacts employee retention rates.

academic

The research looks at how the manager's way of leading affects whether workers stay at a company.

5

Our boss decided to implement a new marketing strategy to increase our quarterly revenue.

business

Our manager chose to start a new advertising plan to make more money this quarter.

Famille de mots

Nom
boss
Verb
boss
Adverbe
bossily
Adjectif
bossy
Apparenté
bossiness

Collocations courantes

immediate boss The person you report to directly at work.
tough boss A manager who is very strict or difficult to please.
boss's office The private room where the manager works.
new boss A person who has recently taken over a leadership role.
big boss The highest-ranking person in a company.

Phrases Courantes

boss around

To tell someone what to do in an annoying or dominating way.

like a boss

Doing something with great skill, confidence, or style.

show who's boss

To demonstrate that you have the most power or authority in a situation.

Souvent confondu avec

boss vs employer

An employer is the person or company that pays you, while a boss is the specific person who gives you instructions.

boss vs leader

A boss is a position of authority in a hierarchy, whereas a leader is someone who inspires and guides people regardless of title.

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Notes d'usage

The word 'boss' is very common in spoken English, but in formal writing or professional emails, 'manager' or 'supervisor' is often preferred to sound more professional.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'boss' to refer to a teacher or a parent; however, 'boss' is almost exclusively used in a workplace or informal social power dynamic.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'B' in boss standing for 'Big'—the 'Big' person at the top of the office ladder.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Dutch word 'baas', meaning 'master', which became popular in American English to avoid using the word 'master' in labor contexts.

Modèles grammaticaux

The plural form is 'bosses'. When used as a verb, it is often followed by the preposition 'around'.
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Contexte culturel

In some English-speaking cultures, calling someone 'Boss' (e.g., 'Thanks, boss') is an informal way to show respect or friendliness, particularly in service industries.

Quiz rapide

My _____ gave me a promotion after I finished the project ahead of schedule.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : boss

Mots lis

exarchness

C1

The state or quality of being an exarch, specifically referring to the authoritative status or regional jurisdiction of a deputy ruler or high-ranking ecclesiastical official. It describes the inherent power and dignity associated with governing a province or diocese on behalf of a higher sovereign.

perihumer

C1

A technical term referring to the anatomical region or specific tissue structures immediately surrounding the humerus bone in the upper arm. It is primarily used in orthopedic medicine and physical therapy to describe areas of concern during surgery, injury assessment, or prosthetic fitting.

microfluship

C1

A precise, automated release of a minimal amount of fluid or data used to clear a micro-system or reset high-sensitivity sensors. It is typically employed in microfluidic engineering and advanced computing to prevent sediment buildup or signal noise.

antiponness

C1

The quality or state of being opposed to or averse to hard labor, toil, or physical exertion. It describes a deep-seated resistance to performing arduous tasks, often found in philosophical or psychological discussions about the nature of work.

forenumerary

C1

Describes something that pertains to an initial or preliminary counting or listing that occurs before the main enumeration. It is typically used in administrative, historical, or technical contexts to refer to items or individuals recorded ahead of a final official tally.

detangite

C1

To separate components, strands, or ideas that have become intricately intertwined or knotted. It is most frequently used in formal or technical contexts to describe the process of unravelling a complex situation, data set, or physical structure.

unitangine

C1

Describing a process or system that operates through a single point of contact or a singular, unbranching focus. It is often used in technical or analytical contexts to denote a direct and isolated interaction between two entities.

enjectment

C1

Ejectment is a legal action or remedy brought by a person who claims title to real property to recover possession of that property. It is primarily used to remove a tenant or squatter who is wrongfully occupying the land and to settle disputes regarding the rightful owner's title.

invertite

C1

Describing something that has been reversed in position, order, or nature, or turned upside down. It is a highly specialized or archaic term used primarily in technical, historical, or biological contexts to denote a state of inversion.

malteghood

C1

Describing a state marked by deep-seated communal loyalty and historical resilience. It refers to qualities or behaviors that prioritize the preservation of a group's collective identity and shared fortitude above individual interests.

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