English–French

“lilac” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/lila/

Example

Il y a un lilas dans le jardin.

There is a lilac in the garden.

Illustration for lilas (lilac)

How to say “lilac” in French

“Lilac” in French is lilas.

A spring shrub carrying clusters of small pale-purple blossoms, with the same shade used as a color name.

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

Example sentences with lilas

Le parfum de lilas emplit la terrasse.

The fragrance of lilac fills the terrace.

Tips for using lilas

  • Lilas is masculine for the plant, as in un lilas, and its final s is silent.

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