bergère

[ ber-zhair; French ber-zher ]

noun

, plural ber·gères [ber-, zhairz, be, r, -, zher].

1. a chair of the 18th century, having arms with closed spaces between them and the seat.

bergère

/ bɜːˈʒɛə /

noun

1. a type of French armchair made from about 1725 having a wide deep seat and upholstered sides and back. In later examples, woven cane is often used instead of upholstery
2. a sofa of a similar design

Word History and Origins

Origin of bergère¹

1755–65; < French: literally, shepherdess, feminine of berger shepherd

Word History and Origins

Origin of bergère¹

French, literally: shepherdess

Example Sentences

Franchomme thought that Chopin was at that time staying at an hotel in the Rue Bergere.

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When it was finished he returned to his modest little flat on the fifth floor in the rue Bergere.

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At one end of the square, an enterprising Frenchman built a frame building which he called "Folies Bergere."

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At last I decided to go to the Folies-Bergere, that entertaining resort for gay women.

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