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Buffon is an English word. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.

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Buffon in a sentence

Related words

Buffon | Buffone

Buffon meaning

Synonym of buffont.

Using Buffon

  • The main meaning on this page is: Synonym of buffont.
  • In the example corpus, buffon often appears in combinations such as: gianluigi buffon, buffon was, buffon has.

Context around Buffon

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 24 words
  • Position in the sentence: 14 start, 5 middle, 1 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

gianluigi 6× gigi 1× give 1× axed 1×

Often after:

though 1× holds 1× italy 1× although 1× last 1× received 1×

Sentence patterns with Buffon

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

allowed gianluigi buffon to move 1× and gigi buffon were greeted 1× buffon also tipped 1× buffon had to 1× buffon has not 1× buffon holds the 1× buffon italy s 1× buffon last match 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a minute after 1× already the old 1× also experienced goalkeeper 1× buffon also tipped 1× buffon had to 1× buffon has not 1×

Common sentence endings:

2018 world cup 1× come wednesday night 1× confirm his retirement 1× explain these choices 1× friend gianluca vialli 1× gareth bale though 1×

Words around Buffon

Just before it in the word index:

buffo 4 bufflehead 2 buffkin 2 buffish 3 buffini 2 buffington 13

Just after it in the word index:

buffone 2 buffoon 37 buffoonery 15 buffoonish 14 buffoons 14 bufford 5

Similar in corpus frequency:

abominable 46 acolytes 46 acv 46 afolabi 46 agape 46 ainge 46

Corpus analysis for Buffon

  • In this selection, "buffon" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 24 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, gianluigi, gigi, give, though, holds and italy stand out and add context to how "buffon" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include allowed gianluigi buffon to move and and gigi buffon were greeted. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "buffon" sits close to words such as abominable, acolytes and acv, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with buffon

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Buffon last match red card. (5 words)

Buffon received a red card. (5 words)

Buffon also tipped a low shot from Kane past the far post. (12 words)

Longer example sentences

Buffon has not conceded a goal since he watched Eriksen’s free-kick sneak under the wall and slide past him in Turin, and there is a sense the two ‘keepers could well hold the key come Wednesday night. (39 words)

He was unhappy, too, with the appointment legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, a player Mancini had replaced as No1 with Gianluigi Donnarumma, as the head of delegation, a role previously held by Mancini’s late best friend Gianluca Vialli. (38 words)

My fantasy goalkeeper would have the free kicks of Rogerio Ceni, the national anthem singing skills of Gianluigi Buffon and the tracksuit trousers of Gabor Kiraly, but yet to be asked for an interview to explain these choices. (38 words)

Example sentences (20)

But Buffon, though, would remain ageless and timeless, his very name transporting Italian football to its long lost era of glamour and glory.

He was unhappy, too, with the appointment legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, a player Mancini had replaced as No1 with Gianluigi Donnarumma, as the head of delegation, a role previously held by Mancini’s late best friend Gianluca Vialli.

It otherwise meant Uefa officials and the present legends like David Silva and Gigi Buffon were greeted by images of Pierce Brosnan and Teri Hatcher when they went to the toilet, with Bond tunes piped in.

My fantasy goalkeeper would have the free kicks of Rogerio Ceni, the national anthem singing skills of Gianluigi Buffon and the tracksuit trousers of Gabor Kiraly, but yet to be asked for an interview to explain these choices.

Also, experienced goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is not likely to start the game with Wojciech Szczesny since current number one and former Arsenal star Wojciech Szczesny is fit.

Should coach Maurizio Sarri make that decision he will give Buffon his first league start since December at a crucial weekend in the title race, with stubborn Lazio refusing to let go of Juve’s coattails.

We might not have a Buffon or Alison or Enyeama anywhere on this planet currently, but we’ve got 3 goalkeepers who can get the job done when called upon.

Buffon holds the record for the longest streak without conceding a goal in the history of Italy’s Serie A championship.

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Buffon, Italy’s most capped player with 176 appearances, retired from the national team after they failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.

Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon will leave Paris St-Germain when his contract expires at the end of the month.

The Italians allowed Gianluigi Buffon to move to PSG last summer and were expected to enter the market for a top level goalkeeper this summer.

Already, the Old Lady’s long serving goalkeeper was charged by Uefa for the expulsion and a breach of “general principles of conduct” by Uefa’s disciplinary commission has now axed Buffon for three European games.

A minute after Buffon was out to save from Isco, Juventus got the second.

A number of players could leave at the end of the season, notably club captain Gianluigi Buffon, although the veteran goalkeeper has yet to confirm his retirement.

Buffon also tipped a low shot from Kane past the far post.

Buffon had to be spritely at the other end to deny Gareth Bale, though.

Buffon has not conceded a goal since he watched Eriksen’s free-kick sneak under the wall and slide past him in Turin, and there is a sense the two ‘keepers could well hold the key come Wednesday night.

Buffon last match red card.

Buffon received a red card.

Buffon was facing an automatic one-game ban for his red card.

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Common combinations with buffon

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "buffon" in a sentence?
An example: "But Buffon, though, would remain ageless and timeless, his very name transporting Italian football to its long lost era of glamour and glory." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "buffon" from authentic English texts.
What does "buffon" mean?
Buffon means: Synonym of buffont.
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