English–French

“orchid” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔʁkide/

Example

L'orchidée de ma mère est très belle.

My mother's orchid is very beautiful.

Illustration for orchidée (orchid)

How to say “orchid” in French

“Orchid” in French is orchidée.

A distinctive flower with an often asymmetric shape and one large, prominent lip.

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

Example sentences with orchidée

J'ai acheté une orchidée en pot.

I bought a potted orchid.

Tips for using orchidée

  • Orchidée is feminine, so the usual article is une, as in une orchidée très belle.

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