noun
bonne
Bonne (noun) means a French term for a nursemaid or housemaid. Example: “The children were looked after by their bonne while their parents traveled.”
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A French term for a nursemaid or housemaid.
"The children were looked after by their bonne while their parents traveled."
How to use bonne
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned term borrowed from French for a female servant, especially one who cares for children.
When to use it
Rare in modern English; mostly seen in older literature.
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Etymology
From French bonne, the feminine form of "bon," meaning good.
Rhymes for bonne
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What does “bonne” mean?
The word “bonne” means a French term for a nursemaid or housemaid. In plain terms, an old-fashioned term borrowed from French for a female servant, especially one who cares for children.
How do you use “bonne” in a sentence?
Here is “bonne” used in a sentence: “The children were looked after by their bonne while their parents traveled.”
What part of speech is “bonne”?
“Bonne” is a noun.
Where does the word “bonne” come from?
The word “bonne” comes from French. From French bonne, the feminine form of "bon," meaning good.
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