Jardin (en. Garden)

/ʒaʁ.dɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Land arranged for the cultivation of flowers, vegetables, or other plants.

She spends her days working in her garden.

Elle passe ses journées à travailler dans son jardin.

Public or private park where one can stroll.

The Tuileries Garden is very popular in Paris.

Le jardin des Tuileries est très populaire à Paris.

Collection of plants grown in pots or in the ground.

He planted tomatoes and zucchinis in his garden.

Il a planté des tomates et des courgettes dans son jardin.

From Latin 'hortus', meaning cultivated land.

to tend the garden

Taking care of the maintenance of gardens.

faire le jardin

secret garden

An intimate or personal place where one seeks refuge.

jardin secret

French-style garden

A very structured style of garden, typical of French aesthetics.

jardin à la française

planter box

Support for plants, often in terms of decoration.

jardinière

gardening

The action of cultivating a garden.

jardinage

to garden

The act of taking care of a garden.

jardiner

Escape, getaway.

He needs a garden to unwind from his work.

Il a besoin d'un jardin pour se détendre de son travail.

Relaxation in the midst of nature.

Let's go to the garden to enjoy the nice weather.

Allons au jardin pour profiter du beau temps.