boulet

== French == === Etymology === From Middle French boulet, corresponding to boule +‎ -et. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /bu.lɛ/ === Noun === boulet m (plural boulets) cannonball ball and chain (anatomy) fetlock (slang) goof, goofball ==== Derived terms ==== boulet de canon tirer à boulets rouges === Further reading === “boulet”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012 == Middle French == === Etymology === boule (“ball”) +‎ -et (diminutive suffix). === Noun === boulet m (plural boulets or bouletz) A spherical metal projectile used in artillery. Similar to a modern bullet. ==== Descendants ==== French: boulet == Norman == === Etymology === (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) === Noun === boulet m (plural boulets) (Jersey) bullet point (Jersey, anatomy) fetlock joint ==== Derived terms ==== boulet contraceptif (“contraceptive pill”)