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Definition of bergère in English: bergèrenoun bɛːˈʒɛːberˈZHer A long-seated upholstered armchair fashionable in the 18th century. Example sentencesExamples - I took a seat in one of the two comfortable bergère armchairs and embarked on one of the most fabulous experiences of my life.
- A suppressed sigh from Cecile was the only answer and after reposing himself for a few minutes in the bergere in which he had intrenched himself, and from which he rose covered with the accumulated dust of months, the comte conducted his daughter to her chambre a coucher.
Origin Mid 18th century: from French, literally 'shepherdess'. Definition of bergère in US English: bergèrenounberˈZHer A long-seated upholstered armchair fashionable in the 18th century. Example sentencesExamples - I took a seat in one of the two comfortable bergère armchairs and embarked on one of the most fabulous experiences of my life.
- A suppressed sigh from Cecile was the only answer and after reposing himself for a few minutes in the bergere in which he had intrenched himself, and from which he rose covered with the accumulated dust of months, the comte conducted his daughter to her chambre a coucher.
Origin Mid 18th century: from French, literally ‘shepherdess’. |