bergerie

French

Etymology

From berger +‎ -ie.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bɛʁ.ʒə.ʁi/

Noun

bergerie f (plural bergeries)

  1. sheepfold
    Synonym: (regional) jas
    faire entrer le loup dans la bergerie ― to set the cat among the pigeons (literally, “to let the wolf into the sheepfold”)
  2. (literature) pastoral
  3. (commercial) counter

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