Definition

A gentle song that is sung to help someone, usually a baby, fall asleep.

Example

The mother sang a beautiful berceuse to her child at bedtime.

Conversation

Have you ever heard a beautiful berceuse before?

Yeah, I love how soothing they are, especially for babies.

I think they can be calming for adults too, don't you?

Absolutely! Sometimes I play a berceuse to relax after a long day.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Berceuse → The word originates from French 'bercer', meaning to lull or rock, combined with the suffix '-euse', which indicates a feminine agent or something that performs an action. A 'berceuse' is thus a lullaby, a song that lulls or rocks someone to sleep.

Memory Tip

Imagine a gentle rocking motion ('bercer') that helps someone fall asleep — that's what a 'berceuse' does.

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