Rosanette (en. Rosanette)
/rɔza.nɛt/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A small rose with pink flowers.
In the garden, I planted rosanettes.
Dans le jardin, j'ai planté des rosanettes.
Name given to certain varieties of roses.
Rosanettes are highly valued for their delicacy.
Les rosanettes sont très appréciées pour leur délicatesse.
A poetic reference to the color pink.
She wore a rosanette dress.
Elle portait une robe de rosanette.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'rose' by adding the suffix '-ette' which indicates a small size.
Common Phrases and Expressions
See life through rose-colored glasses
To have an optimistic attitude.
Voir la vie en rose
Rose and black
An expression to describe contrasting things.
Rose et noir
Related Words
rose
Flower from the Rosaceae family.
rose
blooming
State of development of flowers.
floraison
flower
Reproductive organ of plants.
fleur
Slang Meanings
Term used to refer to a sweet and delicate person.
She is really a rosanette with a tender heart.
Elle est vraiment une rosanette au cœur tendre.
Can refer to a bubbly young girl or woman.
She is always full of joy, a true rosanette.
Elle est toujours pleine de joie, une vraie rosanette.