Bousquier (en. Busher)
/bus.kje/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A storage structure or a place to store objects.
He built a bousquier in his garden to store his tools.
Il a construit un bousquier dans son jardin pour ranger ses outils.
A reduced space often used for a specific purpose.
The bousquier behind the house is filled with old things.
Le bousquier derrière la maison est rempli de vieilles affaires.
A temporary shelter.
We used the bousquier to shield ourselves from the rain.
Nous avons utilisé le bousquier pour nous protéger de la pluie.
Etymology
Of uncertain origin, potentially derived from the word 'bousque' meaning a small thicket.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in the bousquier
refers to being in a confined or inaccessible place.
dans le bousquier
to make a bousquier
means to store items in a dedicated space.
faire du bousquier
full bousquier
indicates that a storage area is saturated.
bousquier plein
Related Words
shelter
A space dedicated to protection against the elements.
abri
shed
A large structure to shelter vehicles or tools.
hangar
cabin
A small house often used for leisure.
cabane
Slang Meanings
A chaotic place filled with useless things.
His garage is a real bousquier, I can't even get in.
Son garage est un vrai bousquier, je ne peux même pas y entrer.
A cluttered personal space without organization.
She says her room is her bousquier where no one is allowed to enter.
Elle dit que sa chambre est son bousquier où personne n'est autorisé à entrer.