Bargeton (en. Bargeton)
/baʁʒətɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A receptacle generally made of terracotta used for storing or watering plants.
I bought a bargeton for my garden.
J'ai acheté un bargeton pour mon jardin.
A large pot, often decorative, used in gardens.
The bargetons in this park are beautiful.
Les bargetons dans ce parc sont magnifiques.
A gardening tool designed for growing flowers.
She uses bargetons for her roses.
Elle utilise des bargetons pour ses roses.
Etymology
The word 'bargeton' comes from old French, derived from 'barque', evoking a rounded shape.
Common Phrases and Expressions
flower bargeton
Vase used specifically for flowers.
bargeton à fleurs
to put in a bargeton
To place something in a garden receptacle.
mettre dans un bargeton
watering with a bargeton
To use a bargeton to water plants.
arrosage au bargeton
Related Words
garden
Cultivated space for planting flowers and vegetables.
jardin
terracotta
Pottery material made from clay fired at high temperatures.
terre cuite
plant
Living organism, often green, that grows in the soil.
plante
Slang Meanings
A type of pot that is too large for small plants.
This bargeton is really too big for a simple succulent.
Ce bargeton est vraiment trop grand pour une simple succulente.
A fond term for speaking about disorganized gardening.
Her garden looks like a real bargeton.
Son jardin ressemble à un vrai bargeton.