French word

floral

Pronunciation

IPA/floʁal/

Meaning

  • adjectivefloral

Example

Le parfum est floral.

The perfume is floral.

Illustration for floral (floral)

More examples

Le papier peint est floral.

The wallpaper is floral.

Core concept

A flower-like presence brings soft fragrance or graceful patterns and colors to what it describes.

Common phrases

  • papier peint floral

    floral wallpaper

  • bouquet floral

    floral bouquet

Similar words

fleuri: Covered with an all-over flower pattern on fabric or clothing.
imprimé: Having a pattern printed on fabric or paper.

Definition in French

Qui évoque ou rappelle les fleurs, utilisé pour décrire une odeur, un motif ou une qualité liée aux fleurs.

Word origin

French "floral" is a learned borrowing from Latin "floralis", built from "flos", meaning flower, with the adjectival suffix "-alis".

Usage tips

  • For a fabric or interior pattern, "à fleurs" or "imprimé floral" is often more natural than translating every use with "floral".

Opposites

Related words

  • floristefloristnoun

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