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    Basse-cour (en. Farmyard)

    /bas.kuʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Definition: Area or space where domestic animals are raised, especially poultry.
    Example Sentence: The backyard is full of hens pecking at seeds.
    La basse-cour est pleine de poules qui picorent des graines.
    Definition: Part of a farm where animals are kept.
    Example Sentence: Children love to play in the backyard with the ducks.
    Les enfants aiment jouer dans la basse-cour avec les canards.
    Definition: Collection of domestic animals raised on a farm.
    Example Sentence: My grandfather's backyard includes rabbits and roosters.
    La basse-cour de mon grand-père comprend des lapins et des coqs.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: The term 'backyard' comes from Old French, where 'basse' means 'lower' and 'cour' refers to 'yard' or 'enclosed space.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Common Phrase: put in the backyard
    Meaning: To subject someone to defeat, to belittle him.
    mettre à la basse-cour

    Related Words

    Related Word: chicken coop
    Description: Building where chickens are raised.
    poulailler
    Related Word: enclosure
    Description: Enclosed space where animals are kept.
    enclos
    Related Word: poultry
    Description: Domestic bird raised for meat or eggs.
    volaille

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: Rural or peasant environment.
    Example: He is not from the backyard; he comes from the city.
    Il n'est pas de la basse-cour, il vient de la ville.
    Slang Meaning: Session of gossip or chitchat.
    Example: We heard stories in the backyard between neighbors.
    On a entendu des histoires dans la basse-cour entre voisins.