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    Rosette (en. Rosette)

    /ʁɔ.zɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An ornament in the shape of a flower, often used in decoration.
    The rosette on the cake added a touch of sophistication.
    La rosette sur le gâteau ajoutait une touche de sophistication.
    A badge or distinction awarded in certain ceremonies.
    He received a rosette for his exceptional services.
    Il a reçu une rosette pour ses services exceptionnels.
    Decorative architectural element in the shape of a flower.
    The cathedral is famous for its large stained-glass rosettes.
    La cathédrale est célèbre pour ses grandes rosettes en vitraux.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'rosetta', a diminutive of 'rosa' which means rose.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    kitchen rosette
    Type of small decorated cookie.
    rosette de cuisine
    to make a rosette
    To stabilize or create a rosette shape.
    faire une rosette
    honorific rosette
    Honorific distinction awarded to a person.
    rosette d'honneur

    Related Words

    rosé
    Type of wine with pink hues.
    rosé
    rose
    Flowering plant often in pink color.
    rose
    veal rosettes
    Traditional dish prepared with veal meat.
    rosettes de veau

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who embellishes everything with unnecessary details.
    This artist is a real rosette, he adds too many flourishes to his works.
    Cet artiste, c'est une vraie rosette, il met trop de fioritures dans ses œuvres.
    Used to describe something extremely decorative.
    This restaurant is filled with rosettes, hard to focus on the menu.
    Ce restaurant est rempli de rosettes, difficile de se concentrer sur le menu.