la bouchère

The French word "boucher" can function as both a noun and a verb, with distinct meanings:

As a noun:

• "Boucher" means "butcher," referring to a person whose job is to slaughter animals, prepare, and sell meat.

Example:
Le boucher vend de la viande fraîche.
(The butcher sells fresh meat.)

As a verb:

• "Boucher" means "to block," "to clog," or "to plug," referring to the act of obstructing an opening, passage, or flow.

Example:
Le lavabo est bouché.
(The sink is clogged.)

Synonyms for the verb "boucher" include:

• "Obstruer": more formal, meaning to obstruct or block physically or figuratively.
• "Bloquer": to block, often used for blocking a path, way, or system.
• "Obstruer" tends to be more technical or medical (e.g., an artery can be "obstruée").
  "boucher" is the most common, everyday verb used when something is physically clogged (e.g., pipes, drains).

Summary:

• "Boucher" (noun) → butcher (a profession).
• "Boucher" (verb) → to block or clog (an opening).

The meaning depends on context and pronunciation is the same for both.