You say it like bools.
perles, boules
Fédération Internationale de Boules was created in 1946.
A standard set of boules for the game of pétanque consists of three boules for each player. In doubles or teams, each team typically has six boules, with each player using three. Therefore, a complete set can vary based on the number of players and the format of play, but typically includes six to twelve boules in total.
jouer aux boules --- No, that's a typical traditional French pastime, whereas bowling is still called "bowling", but they pronounce it "Buling" (stressing the last syllable).
Bataille de boules de neige was created in 1896.
The answer is Boules!
boules
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France
Boules
"des boules puantes"
Boules, as well as javelin.