Rose (en. Pink)

/roz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Flowering plant, often fragrant, from the Rosaceae family.
The garden is filled with roses of different colors.
Le jardin est rempli de roses de différentes couleurs.
Pink color, between red and white.
She is wearing a pink floral dress.
Elle porte une robe rose à fleurs.
Symbol of love or affection.
He gave her a rose for her birthday.
Il lui a offert une rose pour son anniversaire.
adjective
That is pink in color.
She painted the walls of her room pink.
Elle a peint les murs de sa chambre en rose.

Etymology

From Latin 'rosa', which means rose flower.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to look rosy
To be healthy or in a good mood.
avoir l'air rose
to get beaten
To receive blows or reprimands.
se faire rosser
life in pink
To see life in an optimistic way.
la vie en rose

Related Words

rose bush
Shrub bearing roses.
rosier
reed
Aquatic plant often associated with wet environments.
roseau
rosate
A type of rose cultivated for its petals.
rosat

Slang Meanings

A person who seeks to please with romantic gestures.
He’s a real charmer; he always knows how to seduce.
C'est un vrai rose, il sait toujours comment séduire.
When something is done with delicacy or love.
This artwork is really romantic; you can feel the love in every detail.
Cette œuvre est vraiment rose, on sent l'amour dans chaque détail.