The familiar book sense was borrowed from a Middle Dutch diminutive related to boec, 'book', and originally referred to an old book of little value. The animal and instrument senses have separate histories.
The familiar book sense was borrowed from a Middle Dutch diminutive related to boec, 'book', and originally referred to an old book of little value. The animal and instrument senses have separate histories.
What does bouquin usually mean?
In everyday French, bouquin is an informal word for a book.
Is bouquin masculine or feminine?
Bouquin is masculine, so French uses un bouquin.
Is bouquin slang?
The book sense of bouquin is familiar and common in conversation, but it is not vulgar.
Can bouquin mean an animal?
Yes. Bouquin can name a male rabbit or hare, and formerly a male goat.
How do you pronounce bouquin?
Bouquin is pronounced /bukɛ̃/.
Where does the book sense of bouquin come from?
It comes from a Middle Dutch diminutive related to boec, meaning 'book'.