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    Bourrée (en. Stuffed)

    /bu.ʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Circle or line dance typical of French folklore.
    They danced a bourrée at the folk ball.
    Ils ont dansé une bourrée lors du bal populaire.
    Fast dance movement associated with this dance.
    The bourrée is characterized by lively and rhythmic steps.
    La bourrée est caractérisée par des pas vifs et rythmés.
    Music that accompanies this dance.
    The melody of the bourrée is very catchy.
    La mélodie de la bourrée est très entraînante.

    Etymology

    From the Occitan term 'borra', meaning 'stuffing' or 'forage', related to dance movements.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do the bourrée
    To dance the bourrée in a festive setting.
    faire la bourrée
    to play a bourrée
    To perform a bourrée melody on an instrument.
    jouer une bourrée
    to go to the bourrée
    To participate in a party or ball where they dance the bourrée.
    aller à la bourrée

    Related Words

    to waltz
    Dancing to a waltz rhythm.
    valser
    folklore
    The set of traditions and cultural practices of a people.
    folklore
    ball
    Festive event where dancing takes place.
    bal

    Slang Meanings

    To have had too much to drink.
    After a few drinks, he ended up dancing a bourrée.
    Après quelques verres, il a fini par faire une bourrée.
    To be in a state of excitement or overflowing joy.
    She was in bourrée after hearing the news of her promotion.
    Elle était en bourrée après la nouvelle de sa promotion.