French word

fleur

Pronunciation

IPA/flœʁ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounflower

Example

Il y a une fleur sur la table.

There is a flower on the table.

Illustration for fleur (flower)

More examples

Elle m'a offert une fleur ce matin.

She gave me a flower this morning.

Core concept

A conspicuous plant structure whose scent and color help reproduction while making it suitable for display or decoration.

Common phrases

  • une fleur

    a flower

  • parfum de fleur

    flower fragrance

  • offrir une fleur

    to give a flower

Similar words

rose: A fragrant, colorful flower commonly given as a gift or grown for display.
bouquet: A group of flowers arranged as a gift or indoor decoration.
plante: A living organism with roots, stems, and leaves that grows in soil or a pot.

Definition in French

Organe souvent coloré d'une plante, contenant les parties reproductrices et attirant les insectes pollinisateurs.

Word origin

The French noun fleur comes from Old French flor or flur, inherited from Latin flos, floris, meaning a flower.

Usage tips

  • In faire une fleur à quelqu'un, fleur is figurative and the phrase means doing that person a favor.

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