berceau

French

Etymology

From bercer (“to cradle”).

Pronunciation

• IPA: /bɛʁ.so/

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Noun

berceau m (plural berceaux)

1. cradle (oscillating bed for a baby)
2. (figuratively) cradle, place of origin
3. (architecture) arch, vault

Derived terms

• au berceau