Bourgogne
/buʁ.ɡɔɲ/
Bourgogne is the French name for the region of Burgundy in eastern France.
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to the region in a sentence, the name is typically preceded by the definite article, resulting in la Bourgogne.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /buʁ.ɡɔɲ/ and consists of two syllables.
Did you know?
- The name Bourgogne shares a common ancestor with the English word 'borough', both stemming from roots meaning a fortified settlement or town.
- The region of Bourgogne is the birthplace of the 'Climats' system, where vineyards are divided into tiny plots with unique names based on history and soil.
- In a restaurant or wine shop, if you simply ask for un Bourgogne, you are not asking for the region but are using an ellipsis for 'un vin de Bourgogne'.
Examples in context
- J'adore le vin de Bourgogne.I love Burgundy wine.
- La Bourgogne est une belle région de France.Burgundy is a beautiful region of France.
- J'aime beaucoup la Bourgogne.I like Burgundy very much.
- Nous partons en Bourgogne ce week-end.We are going to Burgundy this weekend.
- La Bourgogne est une belle région.Burgundy is a beautiful region.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Léa are discussing their travel plans.
- GabrielTu veux aller où pour les vacances ?Where do you want to go for the holidays?
- LéaJe pense visiter la Bourgogne.I think I will visit Burgundy.
- GabrielC'est une excellente idée, Léa.That is an excellent idea, Léa.
- LéaOn pourra voir de beaux paysages.We will be able to see beautiful landscapes.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Bourgogne, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Bourgogne, bourgogne, CC BY-SA 4.0.
