🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

bonnet

Pronunciation / Transliteration: boh-neh

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Beanie/ˈbiːni/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #2500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Elle a porté un bonnet pour se protéger du froid."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A small, close-fitting hat, typically knitted, that covers the head and ears.

    "She wore a colorful beanie to keep warm during the winter."
  2. 2

    A type of hat often associated with casual or youthful fashion.

    "He picked out a beanie to complete his laid-back outfit."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'beanie' originated in the early 20th century in American English, likely derived from the word 'bean', referring to the shape of the hat resembling a bean. It has evolved to denote a close-fitting knitted cap, often worn for warmth or style.

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