English–French
“lily of the valley” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/mygɛ/
Example
On offre du muguet le 1er mai.
People give lily of the valley on May 1.
How to say “lily of the valley” in French
“Lily of the valley” in French is muguet.
A low spring plant marked by rows of downward-facing white bells and a delicate sweet smell.
Example sentences with muguet
Le jardin est couvert de muguet au printemps.
The garden is covered with lily of the valley in spring.
Tips for using muguet
- Besides the plant, muguet can mean oral thrush in medical contexts, so the surrounding context determines the sense.