English–French

“lavender” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/lavɑ̃d/

Example

Les abeilles aiment la lavande.

Bees like lavender.

Illustration for lavande (lavender)

How to say “lavender” in French

“Lavender” in French is lavande.

Purple flower spikes with a soft, distinctive fragrance, also evoking that fragrance and its characteristic color.

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

Example sentences with lavande

Son parfum de lavande rappelle la Provence.

Its lavender fragrance brings Provence to mind.

Tips for using lavande

  • Lavande is feminine, so standard phrases include la lavande, de la lavande, and une odeur de lavande.

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