Florent (en. Florent)
/flɔ.ʁɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Describes something that is thriving or growing rapidly.
The garden is flourishing in spring.
Le jardin est florent au printemps.
Refers to a state of prosperity or good development.
The business is thriving thanks to its innovations.
L'entreprise est florente grâce à ses innovations.
Refers to a rich and abundant artistic production.
This period of art is particularly flourishing.
Cette période de l'art est particulièrement florente.
Etymology
From Latin 'florens', present participle of 'florere' which means 'to bloom'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a flourishing era
a period of prosperity
une époque florente
a flourishing mind
overflowing creativity
un esprit florent
a flourishing garden
a garden in full bloom
un jardin florent
Related Words
bloom
The action of blooming.
floraison
flora
The set of plants in a given environment.
flore
flourishing
One that experiences prosperity.
florissant
Slang Meanings
Indicates a period of great activity.
It's the flourishing time for sales.
C'est le moment florent des ventes.
Used to describe something very lively or dynamic.
That evening was really flourishing!
Cette soirée était vraiment florente!