English–French

“greenhouse” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/sɛʁ/

Example

La serre est pleine de fleurs.

The greenhouse is full of flowers.

Illustration for serre (greenhouse)

How to say “greenhouse” in French

“Greenhouse” in French is serre.

A sheltered plant-growing space that creates a warmer, more humid climate inside its walls.

Full entry for serre: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with serre

Elle a acheté une serre de jardin pour ses plantes.

She bought a garden greenhouse for her plants.

Tips for using serre

  • French commonly specifies the type with serre chauffée for a heated greenhouse and serre froide for an unheated one.

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