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

Three of La Bergère's volleys wrecked the greatest tower on the fortifications.

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The clocks were just striking twelve as I passed under the archway leading to the Cité Bergère.

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They were, according to the old chronicles, 'grandement ebahis comme une ce simple bergère jeune fille pouvait ainsi repondre.'

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The next day I commented on the cat's behaviour to some friends who had also been to the Folies-Bergère on different nights.

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The next day, I learned that his wife had been killed, and her body found in the Cité Bergère.

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