Ornement (en. Ornament)

[ɔʁ.nə.mɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Element or object that serves to decorate.

The decorations of the cathedral are impressive.

Les ornementations de la cathédrale sont impressionnantes.

Aesthetic accessory added to an object.

She added ornaments to her dress for the ball.

Elle a ajouté des ornements à sa robe pour le bal.

Decorative details in art or architecture.

Baroque ornaments add character to the building.

Les ornements baroques ajoutent du caractère à l'édifice.

Comes from the Latin 'ornamentum', meaning 'that which adorns'.

ornament of nature

Natural elements that enhance a landscape.

ornement de la nature

without ornament

In a simple way, without decoration.

sans ornement

architectural ornament

Decorative elements on a building.

ornement architectural

decoration

Action of decorating or the art of doing so.

décoration

embellishment

Action of enhancing something.

embellissement

ornamentation

Set of ornaments in a place or on an object.

ornementation

Flashy style of a house or place.

This living room is full of ornaments, it's a bit too much.

Ce salon est plein d'ornements, c'est un peu trop chargé.

Useless accessory but often used.

This garland is just an ornament.

Cette guirlande, c'est juste un ornement.