English–French
“lily” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/lis/
Example
Elle a planté des lys dans le jardin.
She planted lilies in the garden.
How to say “lily” in French
“Lily” in French is lys.
A tall lily with broad, trumpet-shaped blooms that can also appear as a stylized emblem.
Example sentences with lys
Il a reçu un bouquet de lys pour son anniversaire.
He received a bouquet of lilies for his birthday.
Tips for using lys
- The noun lys is masculine, so the usual article is un lys despite the word naming a flower.