French Words Starting with 'Bou' Pronounced /bu/ (Like 'Boo')

French words beginning with bou- pronounced /bu/ (as in "boo"):

Word	Part of Speech	Meaning
Boucle	noun (f)	curl, ringlet, loop
Boucle d'oreille	noun (f)	earring
Boucler	verb	to buckle, fasten, close, curl
Boue	noun (f)	mud, mire
Boueux / boueuse	adj	muddy
Bougon	adj	grumpy, grouchy
Bouger	verb	to move, stir, budge
Bougie	noun (f)	candle
Bouillir	verb	to boil

Pronunciation tip: ou = /u/ in French; b is unaspirated.