de bonne maison

French

Etymology

Literally, “from good house.” Compare Polish z dobrego domu.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /də bɔn mɛ.zɔ̃/ ~ /də bɔn me.zɔ̃/

Adjective

de bonne maison (invariable)

  1. (Is there an English equivalent to this definition?) coming from a family that is considered to be respectable and with traditions; of good stock; from a good family; from a respectable background
    Synonym: de bonne famille
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