bonne femme

American  

[bawn fam] / bɔn ˈfam /

adjective

French Cooking.

1. prepared in simple style, as in a cream sauce containing mushrooms.

   fillet of sole bonne femme.

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Etymology

Origin of bonne femme

First recorded in 1815–25, bonne femme is from French à la bonne femme literally, “in the manner of a good housewife”

Example Sentences

I bought the bar a round and a double order of garlicky poulet bonne femme for whomever wished to eat.

From The Guardian • Nov. 9, 2015

Bocuse preaches in favor of provincial simplicity in the tradition of the bonne femme who relies more on basic ingredients than complicated technique.

From Time Magazine Archive

With what pride he will show them to his companions, how he will gloat over his Magloire and his Joseph, his petite Marie and his bonne femme.

From With Those Who Wait by Huard, Frances Wilson

“She must be very strong with her prayers, ma bonne femme, for every time I have come safe home—eh, madame?”

From The Span o' Life A Tale of Louisbourg & Quebec by McIlwraith, Jean Newton

"Eh bien, bonne femme, vous autres que dites vous de l'Empereur?"

From Travels in France during the years 1814-15 Comprising a residence at Paris, during the stay of the allied armies, and at Aix, at the period of the landing of Bonaparte, in two volumes. by Alison, Archibald, Sir