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    Violette (en. Violet)

    [vjɔlɛt]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A flowering plant from the family Violaceae.
    The violet is often used in gardens.
    La violette est souvent utilisée dans les jardins.
    A color that is close to violet.
    She chose a violet dress for the party.
    Elle a choisi une robe violette pour la fête.
    A scent made from violet flowers.
    He wears a violet perfume.
    Il porte un parfum à la violette.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'viola', which means 'violet'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To have a heart of violet
    To be very sensitive or romantic.
    Avoir un cœur de violette
    To bloom like a violet
    To be in a state of great beauty or wealth.
    Fleurir comme une violette
    To draw a violet
    To lift one's spirits.
    Tirer une violette

    Related Words

    violet
    Color between blue and red.
    violet
    violet-hued
    Having a violet shade.
    violetée
    violet-tinged
    Having a color close to violet.
    violacé

    Slang Meanings

    A sweet or naive person.
    She is so violet that she still believes in fairy tales.
    Elle est si violette qu'elle croit encore aux contes de fées.
    An affectionate term for a girlfriend.
    Look at my violet, she is stunning.
    Regarde ma violette, elle est magnifique.