Tiare (en. Tiara)

/tjaʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Flower from the Pacific islands, often used to make necklaces.

She wore a tiare around her neck during the celebration.

Elle portait un tiare autour du cou lors de la fête.

Common name for certain species of plants in the genus Gardenia.

The tiare is known for its sweet fragrance.

Le tiare est connu pour son parfum doux.

Ornamental crown worn by royal or religious figures.

The king was crowned with a tiare during the ceremony.

Le roi était coiffé d'un tiare lors de la cérémonie.

The word 'tiare' comes from Old French, derived from the Latin word 'tiara', used in a religious context.

Polynesian tiare

Emblematic flower of the islands of Polynesia.

tiare de Polynésie

to wear a tiare

To be adorned with a crown or a similar ornament.

porter un tiare

to bloom like a tiare

To flourish or to be very beautiful.

fleurir comme un tiare

flower

Reproductive organ of plants.

fleur

crown

Ornament worn on the head, symbol of royalty.

couronne

fragrance

Pleasant scent, often extracted from flowers.

parfum

Used to describe someone who is very beautiful or attractive.

She is really a tiare, all eyes are on her.

Elle est vraiment une tiare, tous les regards sont sur elle.

Means 'cool' or 'great' in an informal context.

That party was tiare, I loved it!

Cette fête était tiare, j'ai adoré !