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    Trousseau (en. Trousseau)

    /tʁu.so/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A collection of clothes and personal items that a bride brings to her new home.
    She prepared a beautiful trousseau for her wedding.
    Elle a préparé un trousseau magnifique pour son mariage.
    A set or collection of bed linens, toiletries, and other essentials for a new home.
    The trousseau also includes towels and sheets.
    Le trousseau comprend également des serviettes et des draps.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'trousse', which refers to a small bag or a sewing kit.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dowry
    Sum of money or property brought by the bride.
    dot de mariage
    to prepare one's trousseau
    To organize the necessary items for a new home or a marriage.
    préparer son trousseau
    key ring
    A set of keys, often used figuratively.
    trousseau de clefs

    Related Words

    lingerie
    Undergarments.
    lingerie
    towel
    A piece of fabric used for drying.
    serviette
    dowry
    Property or sum of money brought by the bride.
    dot

    Slang Meanings

    Wedding preparations
    She is in the middle of preparing her trousseau, it's really exciting!
    Elle est en pleine préparation de son trousseau, c'est vraiment excitant !
    A set of things to take along
    He filled his trousseau before going on vacation.
    Il a rempli son trousseau avant de partir en vacances.