How to Pronounce "bonnes"
word
ˈbɔnz
BAWNZ
bˈɒn
bon
Definition
'Bonnes' is the plural of 'bonne,' a French word meaning female maid or housekeeper. It refers to women employed to clean or manage household chores.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɔnz
British English
bˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAWNZ
UK
bon
Listen in Context
The wealthy family had three bonnes working in their house.
In 19th-century France, bonnes were common in upper-class homes.
The bonnes cleaned, cooked, and took care of the children.
Back then, having several bonnes was a status symbol in Paris.