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    Verdâtre (en. Greenish)

    vɛʁ.dɑtʁ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To take on a green color.
    The leaves of the trees begin to green in spring.
    Les feuilles des arbres commencent à verdâtre au printemps.
    To make something green.
    The paint has greened the living room wall.
    La peinture a verdâtré le mur du salon.
    To have a verdant appearance.
    The garden has greened well after the rains.
    Le jardin a bien verdâtré après les pluies.

    Etymology

    From Old French *verdastrer, derived from 'vert'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    greening in spring
    Referring to the rebirth of nature in spring.
    verdâtre au printemps
    to verdant like a tree
    Indicate great vitality or lush life.
    verdâtre comme un arbre

    Related Words

    green
    Color of nature, of plants.
    vert
    leafy
    Describes a place covered in greenery.
    verdoyant
    greenery
    Collection of plants, green leaves.
    verdure

    Slang Meanings

    To be very envious.
    He is green with jealousy when he sees his friend succeed.
    Il est vert de jalousie quand il voit son ami réussir.
    To have a taste of greenery.
    This dish has a surprising verdant taste.
    Ce plat a un goût verdâtre qui est surprenant.