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    Bourrienne (en. Bourrienne)

    /buʁjɛn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Mattress or padding made of bouree.
    He bought a bourrienne for his bed.
    Il a acheté une bourrienne pour son lit.
    A type of traditional mattress.
    Antiquarians sell period bourriennes.
    Les antiquaires vendent des bourriennes d'époque.
    A mattress used in the past, often well-padded.
    Bourriennes were common in rural homes.
    Les bourriennes étaient courantes dans les maisons rurales.

    Etymology

    Uncertain origin, may derive from the word 'bourre', a padding material.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a bourrienne
    Refers to someone who removes padding from a mattress.
    faire une bourrienne

    Related Words

    bouree
    Soft material used to stuff cushions and mattresses.
    bourre
    bedding
    A collection of items used for the bed.
    literie
    cushion
    A padded object used for comfort.
    coussin

    Slang Meanings

    State of drowsiness caused by excessive comfort.
    I am in a state of bourrienne after spending the night on this mattress.
    Je suis dans un état de bourrienne après avoir passé la nuit sur ce matelas.