Valvèdre (en. Valvedra)

/valvɛdr/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Aquatic plant generally found in marshy areas.

The valvèdre is often found on the shores of lakes.

Le valvèdre se trouve souvent sur les rives des lacs.

Plant characterized by its lance-shaped leaves and spike flowers.

The flowers of the valvèdre attract many insects.

Les fleurs du valvèdre attirent de nombreux insectes.

Variety of valvèdre appreciated for its ornamental qualities.

I planted valvèdres in my water garden.

J'ai planté des valvèdres dans mon jardin aquatique.

The word valvèdre comes from the Latin 'valvêtrum', meaning 'marsh plant'.

water valvèdre

Fertile land where valvèdre grows.

valvèdre des eaux

like a valvèdre

Expression referring to a person who is always in the water or constantly wet.

comme une valvèdre

lentibular

Plant from the same family as valvèdre, often found in similar habitats.

lentibulaire

marsh

Land where valvèdre grows, often saturated with water.

marécage

flora

Set of plants in a region, including the valvèdre.

flore

Referring to a person who always seems comfortable in wet situations.

She is like a valvèdre, she doesn't fear the rain.

Elle est comme un valvèdre, elle ne craint pas la pluie.

Refers to something mundane or uninteresting.

This party is valvèdre, I'd rather stay home.

Cette fête, c'est du valvèdre, je préfère rester chez moi.