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wallflower

/ˈwɔːlˌflaʊə/

/ˈwɔlˌflaʊɚ/

Translations

wallflowernoun

wallflowers

/ˈwɔːlˌflaʊə/

/ˈwɔlˌflaʊɚ/

timideemploi substantivé ; personne réservée ou peu intégrée socialement

At the school dance, she felt like a wallflower, watching others dance while she stood by the punch bowl.

Au bal de l'école, elle se sentait timide, regardant les autres danser tandis qu'elle restait près du bol à punch.

giroflée

The garden was filled with colorful wallflowers, adding a vibrant touch to the stone pathway.

Le jardin était rempli de giroflées colorées, apportant une touche vive au sentier de pierre.

Additional translations

érysimumterme botanique et scientifique

Synonyms

shy person

wallfloweradjective

/ˈwɔːlˌflaʊ.ə/

/ˈwɑlˌflaʊ.ɚ/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to the wallflower plant or metaphorically to a shy person; does not form comparatives or superlatives.

timidesens figuré ; réservé, discret socialement

His wallflower demeanor made him easy to overlook in group discussions.

Son air timide le faisait facilement oublier dans les discussions de groupe.

Additional translations

réservésens figuré ; emploi attributif

érysimumemploi botanique

Definitions

wallflowernoun

A person who is shy or unpopular and thus remains on the sidelines of a social activity, especially a dance.

At the school dance, she felt like a wallflower, watching others dance while she stood by the punch bowl.

A type of plant belonging to the genus Erysimum, known for its bright, fragrant flowers, often found growing on walls or in rocky places.

The garden was filled with colorful wallflowers, adding a vibrant touch to the stone pathway.

wallfloweradjective

Relating to or characteristic of the wallflower plant (genus Erysimum); used before another noun.

Wallflower seeds should be sown in well-drained soil.

Shy, retiring, or socially inconspicuous (used attributively).

His wallflower demeanor made him easy to overlook in group discussions.