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    Bergère (en. Shepherdess)

    /bɛʁʒɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A type of comfortable chair, often used in the living room or bedroom.
    She settled comfortably into the armchair to read her book.
    Elle s'est installée confortablement dans la bergère pour lire son livre.
    A padded armchair with a high back and armrests.
    Old armchairs are often adorned with embroidery.
    Les anciennes bergères sont souvent ornées de broderies.
    Traditionally, an armchair is associated with classic French style.
    The house was decorated with red velvet armchairs.
    La maison était décorée avec des bergères en velours rouge.

    Etymology

    From the French 'berger', which traces back to the Latin 'pastor', meaning a keeper of sheep.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sit in an armchair
    to take a seat in a comfortable chair.
    s'asseoir dans une bergère
    to have an armchair
    to own an elegant chair.
    avoir une bergère
    velvet armchair
    chair decorated with velvet fabric.
    bergère en velours

    Related Words

    chair
    A piece of furniture with a seat and back, for sitting.
    chaise
    armchair
    Chair with armrests, often padded.
    fauteuil
    furniture
    A set of objects furnishing a dwelling.
    mobilier

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person very comfortable in their space.
    He is so relaxed in his armchair that he looks like he’s hibernating.
    Il est tellement relaxé dans sa bergère qu'on dirait qu'il hiberne.
    Denotes a posh or refined lifestyle.
    She has a shepherdess lifestyle with her taste for luxury.
    Elle a un style de vie bergère avec son goût pour le luxe.