borgne

French

Etymology

Origin uncertain.

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /bɔʁɲ/

Adjective

borgne m (feminine borgne, masculine plural borgnes, feminine plural borgnes)

  1. one-eyed
    (Proverb) Au royaume des aveugles les borgnes sont rois
    (Proverb) Changer son cheval borgne pour un cheval aveugle
  2. blind (used for windows or walls)
  3. having a poor reputation
    Cabaret borgne

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