Jardiniers (en. Gardeners)

/ʒaʁ.dini.je/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A person who cultivates and maintains gardens.
Gardeners plant flowers in the spring.
Les jardiniers plantent des fleurs au printemps.
A worker in a garden, particularly in agricultural or landscaping fields.
Professional gardeners know the best gardening techniques.
Les jardiniers professionnels connaissent les meilleures techniques de jardinage.
A person passionate about gardening, often as a hobbyist.
My neighbor is a gardener who loves to grow vegetables.
Mon voisin est un jardinier qui adore cultiver des légumes.

Etymology

From the French 'jardin' with the suffix '-ier'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a green thumb
To be skilled at gardening.
avoir la main verte
secret garden
A personal space to recharge.
jardin secret
to cultivate your garden
To take care of one's personal affairs.
cultiver son jardin

Related Words

garden
A piece of land arranged for the cultivation of plants.
jardin
horticulture
The science and technique of gardening.
horticulture
landscape
The aspect of land, decorated by nature and man.
paysage

Slang Meanings

Kitchen garden
He turned his backyard into a kitchen garden, a true gardener!
Il a transformé son arrière-court en potager, le vrai jardinier!
Florist
She loves flowers; she is almost a gardener at heart.
Elle adore les fleurs, c'est presque une jardinière dans l'âme.