English–French

“hydrangea” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔʁtɑ̃sja/

Example

Il y a un hortensia dans le jardin.

There is a hydrangea in the garden.

Illustration for hortensia (hydrangea)

How to say “hydrangea” in French

“Hydrangea” in French is hortensia.

A deciduous garden shrub topped by broad clusters of flowers that can shift color with the soil.

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

Example sentences with hortensia

J'ai offert un pot d'hortensia à ma mère.

I gave my mother a potted hydrangea.

Tips for using hortensia

  • Hortensia is masculine in French despite its final -a, so the usual form is un hortensia bleu.

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