Fleurie (en. Flowery)

/flœʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which bears flowers.
The garden is in bloom in the spring.
Le jardin est fleuri au printemps.
Which features floral patterns.
She chose a floral dress for the party.
Elle a choisi une robe fleurie pour la fête.
Which evokes the beauty and freshness of flowers.
The atmosphere of the evening was very floral.
L'ambiance de la soirée était très fleurie.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'fleurir', derived from the Latin 'florere' which means 'to bloom' or 'to be in bloom'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a blooming landscape
a landscape that is filled with flowers.
un paysage fleuri
to bloom in spring
to develop or appear during the spring season.
fleurir au printemps
floral dress
a dress adorned with floral patterns.
robe fleurie

Related Words

flower
Flowering plant, producing reproductive organs.
fleur
to bloom
To become covered with flowers.
fleurir
blooming
Phase in which a plant produces flowers.
floraison

Slang Meanings

Used to describe something very colorful or lively.
This party was really colorful with all those decorations.
Cette fête était vraiment fleurie avec toutes ces décorations.
Expresses a joyful and festive atmosphere.
The atmosphere at the concert was vibrant.
L’atmosphère au concert était fleurie.