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    Pétales (en. Petals)

    /pe.ta.l/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The components that form the corolla of a flower, often colored.
    The petals of the rose were a bright red.
    Les pétales de la rose étaient d'un rouge éclatant.
    Thin leaves that surround the reproductive organs of a flower.
    The petals opened in the morning sun.
    Les pétales se sont ouverts au soleil du matin.
    Parts of a flower that play a role in attracting pollinators.
    The petals of the hibiscus are highly appreciated by bees.
    Les pétales de l'hibiscus sont très appréciés des abeilles.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'petalum', derived from the Greek 'petalon' meaning 'leaf'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    petals in the wind
    Refers to something delicate or ephemeral.
    pétales au vent
    rose petals
    Evokes something beautiful but fragile.
    pétales de roses

    Related Words

    flower
    Reproductive organ of flowering plants.
    fleur
    corolla
    The collection of petals of a flower.
    corolle
    pollination
    The process by which pollen is transferred.
    pollinisation

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe a delicate or fragile person.
    She is like a petal, always sweet and fragile.
    Elle est comme un pétale, toujours douce et fragile.
    To denote a fleeting moment of beauty.
    It was an evening full of petals, everything was perfect but fleeting.
    C'était une soirée pleine de pétales, tout était parfait mais fugace.