Bouquets (en. Bouquets)
bu.kɛ
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A set of flowers, often used as a gift or decoration.
She received a bouquet of roses for her birthday.
Elle a reçu un bouquet de roses pour son anniversaire.
A floral arrangement to embellish a place.
The bouquet on the table was magnificent.
Le bouquet sur la table était magnifique.
A symbolic expression of affection or friendship.
He gave her a bouquet as a sign of reconciliation.
Il lui a offert un bouquet en signe de réconciliation.
Etymology
From Old French 'bouquet', a diminutive of 'bois', meaning a small shrub or a small wood.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a bouquet of flowers
A collection of different flowers together.
un bouquet de fleurs
garnished bouquet
A bunch of aromatic herbs used in cooking.
bouquet garni
to make a bouquet
To create a floral arrangement.
faire un bouquet
Related Words
flower
Flora or plant cultivated for its beauty.
flower
arrangement
Artistic arrangement of elements, often flowers.
arrangement
floral
Related to flowers.
floral
Slang Meanings
To have the bouquet
When he is in a good mood, it is said that he has the bouquet.
Quand il est de bonne humeur, on dit qu'il a le bouquet.
Nice gift
Bringing a bouquet to friends is a nice gift.
Apporter un bouquet chez des amis, c'est un cadeau sympa.