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    Garnier (en. Garnish)

    /ɡaʁ.nje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Adding decorative elements to something.
    She garnished the table with flowers.
    Elle a garni la table avec des fleurs.
    To provide or supply.
    He garnished the buffet with several dishes.
    Il a garni le buffet de plusieurs plats.
    To surround or embellish.
    The garden is adorned with pretty shrubs.
    Le jardin est garni de jolis arbustes.
    To complete a garment with accessories.
    He accessorized his outfit with a beautiful belt.
    Il a garni sa tenue d'une belle ceinture.
    To fill or cover.
    The cake is topped with cream and fruits.
    Le gâteau est garni de crème et de fruits.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'garnir', derived from Latin 'garnire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to set the table
    Preparing the table with dishes and food.
    garnir la table
    to embellish a garment
    Adding elements to beautify a garment.
    garnir un vêtement
    to garnish a dish
    Adding accompaniments or decorations to a dish.
    garnir un plat

    Related Words

    garnisseur
    Person who garnishes, often related to cooking.
    garnisseur
    garniture
    Elements added to beautify a dish.
    garniture
    garnissage
    The act of garnishing.
    garnissage

    Slang Meanings

    To garnish in an exaggerated way.
    He decorated his car with too much bling-bling.
    Il a garni sa voiture avec trop de bling-bling.
    To invest in something ostentatiously.
    He beefed up his bank account by investing in cryptocurrencies.
    Il a garni son compte en banque en investissant dans des crypto-monnaies.