Rosa (en. Pink)
/ˈro.za/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Ornamental flowering plant, often cultivated for its beauty.
The garden is filled with roses of different colors.
Le jardin est rempli de roses de différentes couleurs.
Red flower, symbol of love.
He gave her a rose for her birthday.
Il lui a offert une rose pour son anniversaire.
Genus comprising several species of flowering plants.
The rose bushes in the garden are in full bloom.
Les rosiers du jardin sont en pleine floraison.
Etymology
Derived from Latin 'rosa', meaning 'rose'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
under a sky of roses
In a peaceful and pleasant environment.
sous un ciel de roses
the rose and the lilac
Symbolizes ephemeral beauty.
la rose et le lilas
Related Words
rosebush
Plant bearing roses.
rosier
dew
Ground moisture, often observed in the morning.
rosée
rosette
Ornament in the shape of a rose.
rosace
Slang Meanings
Rosa can refer to a sweet and feminine person.
She is really rosa, always smiling and kind.
Elle est vraiment rosa, tout le temps souriante et aimable.
In slang, a rose refers to a soft drug.
He said he was going to get a rose to relax.
Il a dit qu'il allait chercher une rose pour se détendre.