Fleur (en. Flower)

flœʁ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Part of a plant that enables reproduction, often colorful and fragrant.

The cherry blossom is highly appreciated during spring.

La fleur de cerisier est très appréciée pendant le printemps.

Set of the reproductive parts of a plant.

Bees are attracted to flowers for nectar.

Les abeilles sont attirées par les fleurs pour le nectar.

Symbol of beauty and fragility.

She gave a flower to her mother for her birthday.

Elle a offert une fleur à sa mère pour son anniversaire.

From the Latin 'flos', floris, meaning 'flower'.

fleur de lis

Symbol of French royalty.

fleur de lis

to bloom

Refers to the moment when a plant produces flowers.

fleurir

flower at the rifle

Expresses an optimistic attitude despite difficulties.

fleur au fusil

blooming

The action of producing flowers.

floraison

floral

Related to flowers.

floral

To make a fuss

He pulled some strings to try to convince his boss.

Il a fait des fleurs pour essayer de convaincre son patron.

A flower

It's a flower, meaning a joke.

C'est une fleur, c'est-à-dire une plaisanterie.