French word

serre

Pronunciation

IPA/sɛʁ/

Meaning

  • feminine noungreenhouse

Example

La serre est pleine de fleurs.

The greenhouse is full of flowers.

Illustration for serre (greenhouse)

More examples

Elle a acheté une serre de jardin pour ses plantes.

She bought a garden greenhouse for her plants.

Core concept

A sheltered plant-growing space that creates a warmer, more humid climate inside its walls.

Common phrases

  • une serre de jardin

    garden greenhouse

  • une serre en verre

    glass greenhouse

Similar words

jardin: An outdoor area for growing flowers or vegetables.
balcon: A small outdoor platform projecting from a building.
terrasse: A broad, level outdoor area beside a house or building.
véranda: A glass-enclosed room attached to a building for letting in sunlight.

Definition in French

Construction, souvent vitrée, où l'on protège et cultive des plantes en créant un microclimat plus chaud et plus humide que l'extérieur.

Word origin

French serre developed from the Romance word serra for an enclosure, linked with the idea of enclosing and protecting what is inside.

Usage tips

  • French commonly specifies the type with serre chauffée for a heated greenhouse and serre froide for an unheated one.

Other meanings

  • clawnoun

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