French word

lavandé

Pronunciation

IPA/lavɑ̃de/

Meaning

  • adjectivelavender-scented

Example

Ce savon est lavandé.

This soap is lavender-scented.

Illustration for lavandé (lavender-scented)

More examples

J'ai mis un sachet lavandé dans mon placard.

I put a lavender-scented sachet in my closet.

Core concept

A product carrying lavender's recognizable aroma or flavor.

Common phrases

  • savon lavandé

    lavender-scented soap

  • sachet lavandé

    lavender-scented sachet

Similar words

parfumé: Scented so that its fragrance is clearly noticeable.
aromatisé: Processed to add a particular flavor or aroma.
infusé: Containing flavor or aroma transferred by soaking ingredients.

Definition in French

Décrit quelque chose agrémenté de lavande, lui donnant une note aromatique ou gustative caractéristique.

Word origin

Lavandé is formed from lavande, "lavender," with the suffix -é, which can mark something provided with or characterized by the noun.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, lavandé agrees with the noun: savon lavandé, crème lavandée, and produits lavandés.

Other meanings

  • lavender-flavoredadjective

Opposites

  • inodoreodorlessadjective

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