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    Jonquière (en. Jonquiere)

    /ʒɔ̃.kjɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Perennial bulbous plant of the Amaryllidaceae family, with trumpet-shaped yellow flowers.
    Jonquières bloom in spring in gardens.
    Les jonquières fleurissent au printemps dans les jardins.
    A genus of plants comprising several species, often cultivated for their beauty.
    The jonquière is valued for its delicate fragrance.
    La jonquière est appréciée pour son parfum délicat.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'juncus' (rush) and 'flor' (flower), relating to its habitat and blooming.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To have a heart like a daffodil
    To be enthusiastic and joyful.
    Avoir un cœur de jonquille
    To bloom like a jonquière
    To be in good health and feel well.
    Fleurir comme une jonquière

    Related Words

    daffodil
    Similar plant, often confused with the jonquière.
    jonquille
    narcissus
    Another yellow-flowered plant, closely related to the jonquière.
    narcisse

    Slang Meanings

    Expressions of spring joy.
    When I see daffodils, it puts me in a good mood!
    Quand je vois des jonquières, ça me met de bonne humeur!
    Description of radiant people.
    She is full of life, like a real jonquière.
    Elle est pleine de vie, comme une vraie jonquière.