French word

lavande

Pronunciation

IPA/lavɑ̃d/

Meaning

  • feminine nounlavender

Example

Les abeilles aiment la lavande.

Bees like lavender.

Illustration for lavande (lavender)

More examples

Son parfum de lavande rappelle la Provence.

Its lavender fragrance brings Provence to mind.

Core concept

Purple flower spikes with a soft, distinctive fragrance, also evoking that fragrance and its characteristic color.

Common phrases

  • fleur de lavande

    lavender blossom

  • parfum de lavande

    lavender fragrance

Similar words

fleur: A plant's flower.
plante: A living plant with roots, stems, leaves, and flowers.
huile: A liquid extracted from plants for cooking, cosmetics, or aromatherapy.
sachet: A small scented pouch for perfuming clothes or rooms.

Definition in French

Désigne la plante aromatique aux fleurs mauves et, par extension, l'odeur ou la couleur caractéristique de cette plante.

Word origin

French lavande comes from Latin lavandula, a plant name associated with lavare, meaning "to wash," through the plant's historical use in washing and bathing.

Usage tips

  • Lavande is feminine, so standard phrases include la lavande, de la lavande, and une odeur de lavande.

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