Fleurir (en. To bloom)

/flœ.ʁiʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To produce flowers, to be covered in flowers.

The cherry trees bloom in spring.

Les cerisiers fleurissent au printemps.

To develop, thrive, to flourish.

This company is flourishing thanks to its innovations.

Cette entreprise fleurit grâce à ses innovations.

Figuratively, to make something more beautiful or pleasant.

She has filled her garden with many plants.

Elle a fleurit son jardin avec de nombreuses plantes.

From Latin 'florire', which means 'to flower' or 'to be in bloom'.

to bloom like a spring

To develop fully and beautifully.

fleurir comme un printemps

to bloom to the extreme

To manifest in an exaggerated or abundant manner.

fleurir à l'extrême

flower

Reproductive part of plants, which produces seeds.

fleur

flowering

The act of producing flowers.

floraison

flora

The set of plants in a region.

flore

To be in great shape or flourishing.

Since he changed jobs, he is flourishing.

Depuis qu'il a changé de travail, il fleurit.

To be very happy or content.

She blooms every time she talks about her trip.

Elle fleurit chaque fois qu'elle parle de son voyage.