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    Fleur-de-lys (en. Fleur-de-lis)

    /flœʁ də li/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A symbol of royalty often associated with France.
    The king was crowned under a banner adorned with fleurs-de-lys.
    Le roi a été couronné sous une bannière ornée de fleurs-de-lys.
    A decorative motif inspired by a lily flower.
    The ceiling of the hall was decorated with golden fleurs-de-lys.
    Le plafond de la salle était décoré de fleurs-de-lys dorées.
    An emblem used in heraldry and coats of arms.
    The coat of arms displays fleurs-de-lys to symbolize nobility.
    L'écusson arbore des fleurs-de-lys pour symboliser la noblesse.

    Etymology

    Constructed from the Latin 'flos' (flower) and 'lilium' (lily).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    golden fleur-de-lys
    representation of power and wealth.
    fleur-de-lys en or
    to wear the fleur-de-lys
    to symbolize allegiance to the kingdom.
    porter la fleur-de-lys
    war of the fleur-de-lys
    conflict for the throne of France.
    guerre des fleurs-de-lys

    Related Words

    lily
    A flowering plant often used for decoration.
    lys
    royalty
    The status or power of a king or queen.
    royauté
    heraldry
    The art and science of coats of arms.
    héraldique

    Slang Meanings

    Symbol of national pride.
    He displays the fleur-de-lys on his car as an act of pride.
    Il affiche la fleur-de-lys sur sa voiture comme un acte de fierté.
    Reference to the fallen royalty.
    This celebration is a fleur-de-lys for nostalgic people of the royal era.
    Cette fête est une fleur-de-lys pour les nostalgiques de l'époque royale.