Definition of bonheur du jour in English:
bonheur du jour
nounPlural bonheurs du jourbɒˌnəː d(j)uː ˈʒʊə
A small writing table, usually fitted to hold toiletries, popular in 18th-century France.
Example sentencesExamples
- Martin Carlin is known to have made at least eleven such bonheurs-du-jour, seven of which were signed by him.
- She sat down at the bonheur du jour and stared at a blank sheet of paper, unsure for one moment of what she would write.
- Meant as a place to read or write letters, the bonheur du jour is mounted on wheels so it can be rolled into the best light.
- The bonheur du jour is most notable for the quality of the workmanship.
- The Museum's two bonheurs-du-jour are veneered with tulipwood and trimmed with gilt bronze.
Origin
French, literally 'happiness of the day'.