bientôt, adv., soon, ere long, shortly. À —! good-bye for the present.
*bienveillance, n.f., benevolence, good-will, protection, favor, friendliness, kindness. Gagner la — de quelqu’un; to win any one’s good will.
*bienveillant, -e, adj., benevolent, kind, friendly, well-wishing.
bienvenir, v.n. Only used in the expression: Se faire — de; to ingratiate one’s self into any one’s favor.
bienvenu, -e (bi-in-vnu), adj., welcome. C’est un homme qui est — partout; he is welcome everywhere. Soyez le —; be welcome.
bienvenue, n.f., welcome; footing. Payer sa —; to pay one’s footing. Souhaiter la — à (quelqu’un); to greet (any one).
☉bienvoulu, -e, adj., beloved, loved.
bière, n.f., beer. Petite —; small beer. Débit de —; ale-house. Ce n’est pas de la petite —; it is no joke.
bière, n.f., coffin, bier.
bièvre, n.m., beaver, castor.