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    Fleury (en. Flowery)

    /flœ.ʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That is in bloom, that has the appearance of flowers.
    The flowery garden attracts many visitors.
    Le jardin fleuri attire de nombreux visiteurs.
    Symbolic of prosperity or abundance.
    His success is embellished with numerous awards.
    Son succès est fleuri par de nombreuses récompenses.
    That is adorned with floral patterns.
    This tapestry is flowery, giving it an elegant appearance.
    Cette tapisserie est fleury, ce qui lui donne un aspect élégant.

    Etymology

    From old French 'fleur', meaning 'flower'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a flowery decoration
    A decoration adorned with flowers.
    un décor fleuri
    a flowery discourse
    A discourse rich in metaphors and figures of speech.
    un discours fleuri
    to speak in flowery terms
    To use decorative or embellishing language.
    parler en termes fleuris

    Related Words

    flower
    Plant that bears flowers.
    fleur
    flowering
    Action of blooming, period when flowers appear.
    floraison
    floral
    Related to flowers.
    floral

    Slang Meanings

    Something very elaborate or ornate.
    His story is really flowery, full of unnecessary details.
    Son histoire est vraiment fleury, pleine de détails inutiles.
    Used to describe a person who boasts.
    Don't be so flowery, keep your explanations simple.
    Ne sois pas si fleuri, reste simple dans tes explications.