Berceaux (en. Cradles)

/bɛʁ.so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Structure or support for a child, usually a rocking bed.

Wooden cradles are often considered the most traditional.

Les berceaux en bois sont souvent considérés comme les plus traditionnels.

Figurative bearer of an idea or movement.

The cradles of civilization are found in history.

Les berceaux de la civilisation se trouvent dans l'histoire.

Set of rules that support a theory.

The cradles of modern science are located in the discoveries of the 17th century.

Les berceaux de la science moderne se situent dans les découvertes du XVIIe siècle.

From Old French 'berceul', derived from the verb 'bercer', which means to rock gently.

cradle of civilization

A place or period where a culture or society began.

berceau de civilisation

to be rocked by illusions

To be misled by a false reality.

être bercé d'illusions

to rock

Gentle movement to soothe or lull someone to sleep.

bercer

bunk

A bed or space for sleeping, often in a vehicle or train.

couchette

to sway

To move back and forth.

balancer

Baby's bed, used informally.

I set up the cradle in the little one's room.

J'ai installé le berceau dans la chambre du petit.

Referring to a period of childhood or protection.

He has always been like a cradle for me in difficult times.

Il a toujours été comme un berceau pour moi dans les moments difficiles.