flower

UK
/ˈflaʊə/
US
/ˈflaʊɚ/

Translations

flowernoun
flowers
pl
UK
/ˈflaʊə/
US
/ˈflaʊɚ/
The garden was full of vibrant flowers in the spring.
Le jardin était plein de fleurs éclatantes au printemps.
By midsummer, most of the climbers were in full flower.
Au milieu de l’été, la plupart des plantes grimpantes étaient en pleine floraison.
Additional translations
fleurAu sens figuré.
flowerverb
flowered
Past Simple
flowered
Past Participle
flowering
Gerund
UK
/ˈflaʊ.ə/
US
/ˈflaʊ.ɚ/
fleurirAu sens propre.
The cherry trees began to flower in early spring.
Les cerisiers ont commencé à fleurir au début du printemps.
s'épanouirAu sens figuré.
Her talent for painting truly flowered during her time at art school.
Son talent pour la peinture s’est vraiment épanoui pendant ses études d’art.
floweradjective
UK
/ˈflaʊ.ə/
US
/ˈflaʊ.ɚ/
Attributive use of the noun; placed before other nouns to indicate relation to flowers (e.g., flower shop, flower arrangement).
She chose a dress with a flower pattern.
Elle a choisi une robe à motif floral.

Definitions

flowernoun
The reproductive structure in flowering plants, typically consisting of petals, sepals, stamens, and carpels.
The garden was full of vibrant flowers in the spring.
A plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms.
She planted a variety of flowers in her backyard to attract bees and butterflies.
The best or finest part of something.
The poet was considered the flower of the literary movement.
The state or period in which a plant is in bloom.
By midsummer, most of the climbers were in full flower.
flowerverb
To produce flowers; to bloom.
The cherry trees began to flower in early spring.
To develop fully; to reach a peak of development or achievement.
Her talent for painting truly flowered during her time at art school.
floweradjective
Relating to, made of, or intended for flowers (used before another noun).
She works at a small flower shop on the corner.