bergère

[ ber-zhair; French ber-zher ]

noun

, plural ber·gères [ber-, zhairz, be, r, -, zher].

1. a chair of the 18th century, having arms with closed spaces between them and the seat.

bergère

/ bɜːˈʒɛə /

noun

1. a type of French armchair made from about 1725 having a wide deep seat and upholstered sides and back. In later examples, woven cane is often used instead of upholstery
2. a sofa of a similar design

Word History and Origins

Origin of bergère¹

1755–65; < French: literally, shepherdess, feminine of berger shepherd

Word History and Origins

Origin of bergère¹

French, literally: shepherdess

Example Sentences

Visually, the show, which is having its world premiere at La Jolla Playhouse, is a feast of pastel colors, aerial thrills, painterly projections and costumes that combine the bawdy imagination of Folies Bergère with the futuristic wit of today’s haute couture.

From Los Angeles Times

Wilde held a lead of 14 seconds over the Briton going into the final lap but Yee, a former British 10,000m champion, had enough left and he surged past the Kiwi in the closing stages to win in one hour 43 minutes and 33 seconds – six seconds clear of his rival with France’s Leo Bergere in third in 1:43.43.

From BBC

As a venue, the Can Can goes for modern-Folies Bergère vibes, which it blends loosely with the current show’s theme — in this case, film noir.

From Seattle Times

It was home to the city’s longest running show, “Folies Bergere.”

From Seattle Times

During its nearly 50-year run, “Folies Bergere” featured elaborate costumes and stage sets, original music that at one time was played by a live orchestra, line dancers, magic shows, acrobats and comedy.

From Seattle Times