noun
bonne
noun
1
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.
Word Forms
bonnes plural
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Etymology
From French bonne, the feminine form of "bon," meaning good.