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    Jardinier (en. Gardener)

    /ʒaʁ.di.nje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who takes care of the cultivation and maintenance of plants and the garden.
    The gardener carefully pruned the rose bushes.
    Le jardinier a soigneusement taillé les rosiers.
    A person whose job is to work in gardens, often as a professional.
    He hired a professional gardener for his new garden.
    Il a engagé un jardinier professionnel pour son nouveau jardin.
    A person passionate about gardening, even on a personal level.
    She is an amateur gardener and loves to grow vegetables.
    Elle est jardinier amateur et adore cultiver des légumes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'hortunarius', from the word 'garden'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a green thumb
    Being skilled at growing plants.
    avoir la main verte
    secret garden
    A personal or intimate space, often for rest or meditation.
    jardin secret
    to cultivate one's garden
    To take care of one's personal or family affairs.
    cultiver son jardin

    Related Words

    garden
    Space cultivated with plants.
    jardin
    planter
    Container intended for growing plants.
    jardinière
    horticulture
    Science and technique of gardening.
    horticulture

    Slang Meanings

    Gamer but, in a metaphorical context, refers to someone who cultivates their skills.
    He is a gardener of his skills, always on the lookout for improvements.
    Il est jardinier de ses compétences, toujours à l'affût d'améliorations.
    A friendly term for someone who loves to experiment in their garden.
    She is my favorite gardener, she always tries new planting recipes.
    Elle est ma jardinier préférée, elle essaie toujours des nouvelles recettes de plantation.