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    Boutonnière (en. Buttonhole)

    /buto.njɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Opening made in a garment to insert a button.
    She made a boutonnière for her new coat.
    Elle a confectionné une boutonnière pour son nouveau manteau.
    Part of a garment where a button is located.
    The boutonnière is very well finished on this shirt.
    La boutonnière est très bien finie sur cette chemise.
    Mark or embellishment on a garment, often decorative.
    He put a flower in the boutonnière of his suit.
    Il a mis une fleur dans la boutonnière de son costume.

    Etymology

    From the French 'bouton' and 'ière', a suffix indicating a place or function.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a boutonnière
    To create an opening for a button in a garment.
    faire une boutonnière
    to put on a boutonnière
    To add a button to a piece of clothing.
    mettre une boutonnière

    Related Words

    button
    Round item used to fasten clothing.
    bouton
    sewn
    Refers to a garment made by sewing.
    cousu
    garment
    Clothing that covers the body.
    vêtement

    Slang Meanings

    Decorative use of a boutonnière for a formal event.
    He put a pretty flower in his boutonnière for the wedding.
    Il a mis une jolie fleur dans sa boutonnière pour le mariage.
    Expression denoting a personal touch in fashion.
    His outfit was elegant with that original boutonnière.
    Sa tenue était élégante avec cette boutonnière originale.