Cléopâtre (en. Cleopatra)

/kle.o.patʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Succulent plant often used in gardens.
The cléopâtre beautifies my garden with its beautiful leaves.
Le cléopâtre embellit mon jardin avec ses belles feuilles.
Symbol of persistence and resilience.
In culture, the cléopâtre represents strength in the face of difficulties.
Dans la culture, le cléopâtre représente la force face aux difficultés.

Etymology

The term comes from the Greek 'kleopater', meaning 'father of glory'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

The cléopâtres have thrived in the garden.
This means that the plants are growing well.
Les cléopâtres se sont épanouis dans le jardin.
He has a spirit of cléopâtre.
This means he is resilient.
Il a un esprit de cléopâtre.

Related Words

plant
Living organism that performs photosynthesis.
plante
garden
Cultivated space for plants.
jardin
succulent
Plant with fleshy stems or leaves.
succulente

Slang Meanings

Someone who is very persistent.
This student is a true cléopâtre, he never gives up.
Cet étudiant est un vrai cléopâtre, il ne lâche jamais l'affaire.
A person who shows strength despite difficulties.
She is a cléopâtre in her work, always standing strong despite challenges.
Elle est un cléopâtre dans son travail, toujours debout malgré les épreuves.