English–French

“heather” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/bʁɥijɛʁ/

Example

La bruyère fleurit en été.

The heather blooms in summer.

Illustration for bruyère (heather)

How to say “heather” in French

“Heather” in French is bruyère.

A low shrub carpeting poor, acidic ground with small pink or purple flowers.

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

Example sentences with bruyère

On voit souvent des buissons de bruyère le long des chemins.

Heather bushes are often seen along paths.

Tips for using bruyère

  • Bruyère is feminine, so the usual form is la bruyère, as in la bruyère fleurit en été.

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