French Conversation · Level 35
75 words
French word
jardin
Pronunciation
IPA/ʒaʁdɛ̃/
Meaning
- masculine noungarden
Example
J'ai planté des fleurs dans le jardin.
I planted flowers in the garden.
More examples
Le jardin public est fermé la nuit.
The public park is closed at night.
Core concept
A cared-for patch of planted land beside or around a home, used for flowers, food, or leisure.
Common phrases
jardin public
public park
jardin potager
vegetable garden
petit jardin
small garden
Similar words
parc: A public green area with trees and grass for walking or recreation.
balcon: A small outdoor platform projecting from a building for plants or fresh air.
terrasse: A flat outdoor area beside a building for dining or relaxing.
cour: An outdoor space enclosed by buildings for access or storage.
Definition in French
Terrain planté, généralement entretenu pour le loisir ou la production de plantes autour d'une habitation.
Word origin
Jardin comes through Old French jardin from a Germanic root related to gard, meaning an enclosure, for enclosed planted land.
Usage tips
- Jardin is masculine, so standard forms include un jardin and le jardin.