French word

rosier

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁozje/

Meaning

  • masculine nounrosebush

Example

Il y a un rosier dans le jardin.

There is a rosebush in the garden.

Illustration for rosier (rosebush)

More examples

Elle a arrosé le rosier ce matin.

She watered the rosebush this morning.

Core concept

A low, thorny shrub with branches bearing many roses.

Common phrases

  • le rosier du jardin

    the garden rosebush

  • tailler un rosier

    prune a rosebush

Similar words

rose: The fragrant, colorful flower of a rose plant, often used for decoration or gifts.
fleur: The blossom of a plant, especially when it is open and visible.
plante: A living organism that grows in soil or containers, often kept in gardens or homes.
arbre: A large woody plant with a single trunk rising from the ground.

Definition in French

Arbuste qui porte des fleurs appelées roses.

Word origin

French rosier is formed from rose with the plant-forming suffix -ier and ultimately relates to Latin rosa.

Usage tips

  • Rosier is masculine, so the usual form is un rosier, while the flower is une rose.

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