Sanson (en. Silverhorn)

/sɑ̃.sɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Herbaceous plant used in traditional medicine.

Sanson is often used in decoctions.

Le sanson est souvent utilisé dans les décoctions.

Sign of protection in certain cultures.

In folklore, sanson was a symbol of luck.

Dans le folklore, le sanson était un symbole de chance.

A regional term for a variety of plants.

Several varieties of sanson can be found in this region.

On trouve plusieurs variétés de sanson dans cette région.

From Old French 'sanson' possibly derived from Latin 'sansonium'.

to do sanson

To take measures to protect oneself

faire du sanson

sanson under the bed

A hidden lucky charm

sanson sous le lit

to talk about sanson

To evoke superstitions or popular beliefs

parler de sanson

mandrake

Plant with medicinal and magical properties.

mandragore

plant

Living organism belonging to the plant kingdom.

plante

herb

Plant, often aromatic, used in cooking or medicine.

herbe

Used to refer to something curious or strange.

This costume is really sanson!

Ce costume est vraiment sanson !

Referring to a trick or deception.

That was a sanson trick he tried to pull on me.

C'était un coup sanson qu'il a tenté de me faire.