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    Berger (en. Shepherd)

    /bɛʁʒe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who takes care of sheep or other grazing animals.
    The shepherd leads his flock to new pastures.
    Le berger conduit son troupeau vers de nouveaux pâturages.
    Title given to certain people responsible for managing herds.
    Every summer, the shepherd takes the herd to the mountain pastures.
    Chaque été, le berger monte au pâturage en montagne.
    In certain traditions, a metaphor for a spiritual leader or guide.
    He considers himself the shepherd of his community.
    Il se considère comme le berger de sa communauté.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'bergiere', from Latin 'burgarios', meaning 'guardian of the flock'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a good shepherd
    To be a good guide or leader.
    être un bon berger
    shepherd of humanity
    Referring to a person who takes care of others.
    berger de l'humanité
    leave a shepherd in charge
    To entrust leadership to someone reliable.
    laisser un berger à la tête

    Related Words

    pasture
    Land where animals can graze.
    pâturage
    herd
    Group of animals raised together.
    troupeau
    breeding
    The act of raising animals for various purposes.
    élevage

    Slang Meanings

    To mock someone who is too accommodating.
    Stop being the shepherd of the weak, make your own decision.
    Arrête d'être le berger des faibles, prends ta propre décision.
    To designate someone who leads without legitimate authority.
    He thinks he’s a shepherd, but he has no skills.
    Il se prend pour un berger mais il n'a aucune compétence.