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bonne

noun
\ ˈbȯn \

Definition of bonne

: a French nursemaid or maidservant

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 Mais sa tête est à Manchester et il est concentré pour faire une bonne préparation. — — SI.com, "Anthony Martial's Cousin Confirms Inter Milan Are Interested in the Underused Man Utd Star," 19 July 2017

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First Known Use of bonne

1771, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for bonne

French, from feminine of bon

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