French word

pot

Pronunciation

IPA/po/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpot

Example

J'ai acheté un pot pour ma plante.

I bought a pot for my plant.

Illustration for pot (pot)

More examples

Le pot est fendu.

The pot has a crack.

Core concept

A plant sits in an open vessel whose sides retain the soil and make indoor or outdoor placement possible.

Common phrases

  • pot de fleurs

    flower pot

  • pot en terre cuite

    terracotta pot

  • pot suspendu

    hanging pot

Similar words

pot de fleurs: A small container for planting and displaying a plant.
pot de confiture: A small jar or container for holding jam or preserves.
vase: A container for holding and displaying cut flowers.

Definition in French

Contenant ouvert servant à accueillir une plante en retenant la terre; l'expression pot de fleurs précise le sens pour les plantes.

Word origin

French pot is an inherited Old French noun meaning a vessel, with the flowerpot sense extending that earlier general meaning.

Usage tips

  • Pot alone can refer to several kinds of containers, while a complement such as pot de fleurs identifies the intended contents.

Other meanings

  • jarnoun

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