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    Guéridon (en. Pedestal table)

    /ɡe.ʁi.dɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A small table, often round, intended to be placed in a corner or next to another piece of furniture.
    She placed the book on the guéridon near the sofa.
    Elle a posé le livre sur le guéridon près du canapé.
    A piece of furniture used in living rooms to hold decorative objects or drinks.
    The marble guéridon was inherited from her grandmother.
    Le guéridon en marbre a été hérité de sa grand-mère.
    A mobile table used at receptions to serve appetizers.
    The servers were circulating with guéridons during the wedding.
    Les serveurs circulaient avec des guéridons pendant le mariage.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word guéridon comes from the word 'guérir', suggesting a utility that could be for serving food or drinks.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    marble guéridon
    A decorative table often used in interior design.
    guéridon en marbre
    to place on a guéridon
    The action of placing an object on a small occasional table.
    poser sur un guéridon

    Related Words

    table
    A piece of furniture featuring a horizontal top resting on legs.
    table
    furniture
    A manufactured object, for domestic use or rank.
    meuble
    decor
    Aesthetic overview of a space through objects.
    déco

    Slang Meanings

    An expression referring to a table often used for informal appetizers.
    We're going to set up some guéridons for the buffet.
    On va installer des guéridons pour le buffet.