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bonne

maid, housemaid

noun BON Less Common

Usage Note

Bonne in this sense is the feminine noun for a domestic servant or housemaid, now somewhat old-fashioned. It is the feminine form of bon (good) used as a noun. More common modern terms are employée de maison or femme de ménage. Do not confuse with the adjective bonne (good, feminine).

Examples

"La bonne nettoie la maison chaque jour."

Natural Translation

The maid cleans the house every day.

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