garcon

[gahr-sawn]

garcon Definition

a French word meaning 'boy' or 'waiter'.

Using garcon: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "garcon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The garcon brought us our menus.

  • Example

    The garcon was very polite and attentive.

Phrases with garcon

  • garcon de café

    a waiter in a French cafe

    Example

    The garcon de café brought us our coffee and croissants.

  • garcon d'honneur

    a male attendant or usher at a wedding

    Example

    The garcon d'honneur escorted the bride down the aisle.

  • garcon manqué

    a girl who behaves in a boyish manner

    Example

    She was always climbing trees and playing sports, a real garcon manqué.

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Summary: garcon in Brief

'Garcon' [gahr-sawn] is a French word that means 'boy' or 'waiter.' It is commonly used to refer to a male waiter in a French cafe, as in 'The garcon brought us our menus.' Other phrases include 'garcon d'honneur,' a male attendant at a wedding, and 'garcon manqué,' a girl who behaves in a boyish manner.