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French word
jardinage
Pronunciation
IPA/ʒaʁdinaʒ/
Meaning
- masculine noungardening
Example
Il aime le jardinage depuis des années.
He has enjoyed gardening for years.
More examples
Elle fait du jardinage le week-end.
She does some gardening on the weekend.
Core concept
Hands and tools shape soil, move plants, water them, and prune growth to keep a garden healthy.
Common phrases
faire du jardinage
do some gardening
outils de jardinage
garden tools
travaux de jardinage
garden work
Similar words
jardin: A planted outdoor area around a home, in a park, or elsewhere.
jardinier: Someone who looks after plants and carries out garden work.
potager: A small garden plot used to grow edible vegetables and herbs.
bricolage: Practical work with tools to make or repair small items indoors or outdoors.
Definition in French
Activité consistant à cultiver et entretenir des plantes ou un jardin, souvent pratiquée comme loisir.
Word origin
Jardinage derives from Old French jardin, from a Germanic root for an enclosed place, with the suffix -age forming a noun for the activity.
Usage tips
- Jardinage is a masculine noun, so the usual form is le jardinage, and the activity is commonly expressed with faire du jardinage.