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    Ornées (en. Ornate)

    /ɔʁne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Qualifies something that is embellished or decorated.
    The walls of the cathedral are adorned with magnificent frescoes.
    Les murs de la cathédrale sont ornées de magnifiques fresques.
    Refers to an object that has added decorations.
    Her coat was adorned with sparkling pearls.
    Son manteau était orné de perles scintillantes.
    Indicates an embellishment by additional elements.
    The box was adorned with a pretty ribbon.
    La boîte était ornée d'un joli ruban.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'orner', derived from the Latin 'ornare' meaning 'to decorate.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to adorn a room
    To add decorative elements to a space.
    orner une pièce
    to be adorned with
    To be decorated with.
    être orné de
    the ornaments
    The decorative elements used.
    les ornements

    Related Words

    adorn
    To decorate or embellish.
    orner
    ornament
    Decorative element.
    ornement
    ornamental
    Concerning ornaments.
    ornemental

    Slang Meanings

    Decorated in an ostentatious manner.
    This show was really ornate, with too many fireworks.
    Ce spectacle était vraiment orné, avec trop de feux d'artifice.
    Overly loaded with decorations.
    Her outfit was adorned to the point of being ridiculous.
    Sa tenue était orné au point d'être ridicule.