Orné (en. Ornate)

[ɔʁne]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That which is decorated, embellished.
The painting frame is adorned with gilding.
Le cadre de peinture est orné de dorures.
That which has ornaments, embellishments.
The facade of the church is decorated with sculptures.
La façade de l'église est ornée de sculptures.
That which is enriched by decorative details.
This book is adorned with magnificent illustrations.
Ce livre est orné de magnifiques illustrations.

Etymology

From the verb orner, derived from the Latin ornare.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a decorated space
a space embellished with decorations
un espace orné
to decorate with flowers
to decorate with flowers
orner de fleurs
a decorated garment
a garment adorned with decorations
un vêtement orné

Related Words

to adorn
To decorate or embellish.
orner
ornament
Decorative element.
ornement
ornamentation
Action of decorating or embellishing.
ornementation

Slang Meanings

Embarrassed or uncomfortable due to a situation.
He was embarrassed after forgetting his speech.
Il était orné après avoir oublié son discours.
To feel beautiful or particularly elegant.
Today, I feel really elegant in this outfit.
Aujourd'hui, je me sens vraiment orné avec cette tenue.