basse-cour
The English word barnyard is translated into French as basse-cour.
The term basse-cour is used to refer to a barnyard, specifically the area of a farm where domestic animals are kept.
What does it mean word for word?
The term basse-cour literally translates to low court.
Did you know?
- The term basse-cour is often used metaphorically in French to describe a noisy, disorganized, or chaotic social environment, much like 'a madhouse' in English.
- The term cour in basse-cour refers to the courtyard of a castle or manor, reflecting a time when farm animals were kept in the lower outer courtyards of noble estates.
- In French, the term basse-cour typically excludes large livestock like cows or horses, focusing specifically on poultry and small animals.
Examples in context
- Les enfants jouent dans la cour de ferme , pleine de rires et de poules.The children play in the farmyard, filled with laughter and chickens.
- Les poules courent dans la basse-cour.The chickens are running around the barnyard.
- Il y a beaucoup d'animaux dans la basse-cour.There are many animals in the barnyard.
- Le fermier nettoie la basse-cour ce matin.The farmer is cleaning the barnyard this morning.
Example conversation
Chloé and Gabriel are visiting a farm.
- ChloéRegarde tous ces canards dans la basse-cour !Look at all those ducks in the barnyard!
- GabrielOui, ils ont l'air très heureux ici.Yes, they look very happy here.
- ChloéEst-ce qu'on peut entrer dans la basse-cour ?Can we go into the barnyard?
- GabrielJe pense que c'est interdit pour les visiteurs.I think it is forbidden for visitors.
