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    Guirlandes (en. Garlands)

    ɡiʁ.lɑ̃d

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Decoration made of foliage, flowers, or other materials, often used to adorn spaces.
    Flower garlands add a festive touch to the wedding.
    Les guirlandes de fleurs ajoutent une touche festive au mariage.
    Series of decorative lights or lanterns, often used during celebrations.
    The fairy lights illuminate the garden in the evening.
    Les guirlandes lumineuses éclairent le jardin pendant la soirée.
    Decorative element wrapped around an object or suspended.
    The paper garland was hung from the ceiling.
    La guirlande de papier était accrochée au plafond.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the old French 'girlande', deriving from the Italian 'ghirlanda', which means 'crown of flowers'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To get garlanded
    To be adorned in a festive manner.
    Se mettre en guirlandes
    Christmas garlands
    Decorations used during the Christmas holiday season.
    Guirlandes de Noël
    Flower garlands
    Floral decorations generally used to beautify events.
    Guirlandes de fleurs

    Related Words

    festoon
    Curved decorative element often used in ornaments.
    feston
    decorations
    Elements used to beautify a space.
    decorations
    ornament
    Decorative object adding to the aesthetics of an environment.
    ornement

    Slang Meanings

    Fun expression to refer to an extravagant decoration.
    That coat is a real garland!
    Ce manteau est une vraie guirlande !
    Informal term for anything that is excessively decorated.
    Look at that cake, it's a garland!
    Regarde ce gâteau, c'est une guirlande !