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    Bourbons (en. Bourbons)

    /buʁ.bɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A royal dynasty that ruled in France.
    The Bourbons were very influential in Europe in the 17th century.
    Les Bourbons ont été très influents en Europe au XVIIe siècle.
    A type of American whiskey.
    He ordered a glass of bourbon at the bar.
    Il a commandé un verre de bourbon dans le bar.

    Etymology

    The term 'bourbon' comes from the House of Bourbon, a noble family whose name is associated with the Bourbonnais region in France.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    The Bourbons are back
    This means that the Bourbon dynasty has regained power or influence.
    Les Bourbons sont de retour
    Bourbon and cigar
    Expression to refer to a moment of relaxation with an alcoholic drink and a cigar.
    Bourbon et cigare
    A bourbon on the rocks
    To order a bourbon whiskey served with ice.
    Un bourbon on the rocks

    Related Words

    bourbonnais
    Relating to the Bourbon region where the dynasty originates.
    bourbonnais
    whiskey
    Distilled spirit, of which bourbon is a type.
    whisky
    royalty
    A system of government ruled by a king or queen.
    royauté

    Slang Meanings

    A glass of bourbon
    After a long day, I like to relax with a glass of bourbon.
    Après une longue journée, j'aime me détendre avec un verre de bourbon.
    To act heavy-handed (clumsy, brusque)
    He has a bit of a heavy-handed playing style, especially when he drinks bourbon.
    Il a un style de jeu un peu bourrin, surtout quand il boit du bourbon.