To take one or more additional points.

When both teams have between 10 and 11 points, either side may lose or win the game during every lead. This gives the game a special intensity and attracts considerably more spectators, giving players emotions that are discouraged by cardiologists!

To have more boules left to play than your opponent; or, if you have an equal number of boules, to “have” or “hold” (i.e. to be winning) the point.

To “have bati-bati” means to lose your cool at a decisive stage of the game, for example, when the score is at 12/12.

To change the course of a pointed boule so that it just touches another boule on the side: it is said to “give a little peck on the cheek” of the other boule.

To place a boule adjoining the jack.

To shoot or strike your opponent’s boules one after the other, after the opponent has taken the lead.

A “bouche” is a loudmouth braggart, who speaks more than he acts. To “shoot in the mouth” means to do a direct hit stun shot.

A “bouche” is a loudmouth braggart, who speaks more than he acts. To “shoot in the mouth” means to do a direct hit stun shot.

To stare at your opponent to distract him while he is shooting.