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    Bougainville (en. Bougainville)

    [buginvil]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A woody plant native to Central and South America, famous for its colorful bracts.
    Bougainvilleas color gardens with stunning beauty.
    Les bougainvilliers colorent les jardins d'une beauté éclatante.
    Genre of plants in the Nyctaginaceae family.
    Several species of bougainvilleas can be found in tropical regions.
    On trouve plusieurs espèces de bougainvilliers dans les régions tropicales.

    Etymology

    From the name of the French explorer Louis Antoine de Bougainville.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Life in pink with bougainvilleas
    Expresses the happiness and beauty of life enhanced by bougainvilleas.
    La vie en rose avec des bougainvilliers
    To have a garden of bougainvilleas
    Refers to a pleasant and colorful life.
    Avoir un jardin de bougainvilliers

    Related Words

    climbing plant
    A plant that clings and grows vertically.
    plante grimpante
    bract
    A modified leaf, often colorful, that surrounds a flower.
    bractée
    tropical garden
    A type of garden where plants from tropical regions grow.
    jardin tropical

    Slang Meanings

    To be flamboyant
    She is always sassy and full of colors like a bougainvillea.
    Elle est toujours effrontée et pleine de couleurs comme un bougainville.
    To shine brightly
    Her style is as vibrant as a blooming bougainvillea.
    Son style est aussi éclatant qu'un bougainville en fleur.