French word

chrysanthème

Pronunciation

IPA/kʁizɑ̃tɛm/

Meaning

  • masculine nounchrysanthemum

Example

Le chrysanthème est une fleur d'automne.

The chrysanthemum is an autumn flower.

Illustration for chrysanthème (chrysanthemum)

More examples

On dépose des chrysanthèmes à la Toussaint.

People place chrysanthemums on All Saints' Day.

Core concept

A cultivated autumn flower with a large, rounded head made of numerous petals.

Common phrases

  • des chrysanthèmes à la Toussaint

    chrysanthemums for All Saints' Day

  • des chrysanthèmes en pot

    potted chrysanthemums

Similar words

fleur: A plant's flowering part, especially when admired for its appearance.
rose: A fragrant, sizable flower produced by a plant with thorny stems.
bouquet: A collection of flowers bound together as a decoration or present.
plante: A rooted living plant with stems and leaves growing above the ground.

Definition in French

Plante de la famille des Astéracées, cultivée pour ses fleurs rondes et très fournies en pétales, qui fleurit surtout en automne.

Word origin

Chrysanthème derives from Greek chrysos and anthemon, literally referring to a gold-colored flower, via Latin chrysanthemum.

Usage tips

  • In France, chrysanthèmes are commonly linked with graves and remembrance, so the flower can carry a mourning association.

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