Lierre (en. Ivy)

/ljɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Perennial plant of the araliaceae family, known for its evergreen leaves and its ability to cling to walls and trees.

The ivy covers the old wall of the house.

Le lierre couvre le vieux mur de la maison.

Used to refer to varieties of ivy cultivated for ornamentation.

She chose a variegated ivy for her garden.

Elle a choisi un lierre panaché pour son jardin.

From Latin 'hedera', which also means ivy.

devil's ivy

Expression used to refer to a cunning or deceptive person.

lierre du diable

to be as attached as ivy

To be very attached or dependent on someone.

être lié comme le lierre

ivy on the walls

Indicates a situation where the past is present or where there is nostalgia.

lierre sur les murs

vine

Climbing plant cultivated for its grapes.

vigne

climbing plant

General term for plants that climb on other structures.

plante grimpante

Refers to a clingy person who never lets go.

He is so ivy; he always wants to be with me.

Il est tellement lierre, il veut toujours être avec moi.

Refers to a difficult situation to avoid, like a plant that takes over everything.

This paperwork is ivy; we can't get out of it!

Cette paperasse, c'est du lierre, on ne s'en sort pas !