Hi learners, if you have ever wondered what flowers are called in French, you are in the right place! In this blog post, we talk about flowers name in French language. You will learn the French names for popular flowers like rose (la rose), lily (le lys), tulip (la tulipe) and sunflower (le tournesol). The guide also covers flower names in French and English both so it is easy for everyone to understand and use these names in everyday conversations.
We also discuss how flower names are sometimes used as baby names in France. For example, girls can be named Violette or Marguerite and boys can be named Florent. Along with these flower names for babies, we share some interesting facts about French language and its connection to flowers.
French Language
French language is a part of Romance branch of the Indo-European language family. Other Romance languages include Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Romanian. All these languages developed from Latin which was the language of Roman Empire.
French is spoken by around 320 million people worldwide and is the official language in 29 countries which includes France, Belgium, Switzerland, Canada and several African countries. It is also one of the official languages of the United Nations and the European Union.
French language uses Latin alphabets just like English. It has 26 letters but it also uses some special characters. These include accents like:
- Accent aigu (é): This is used in words like “café”.
- Accent grave (è): Found in words like “père” (father).
- Accent circonflexe (ê): Seen in words like “forêt” (forest).
- Tréma (ë): Used in words like “Noël”.
- Cédille (ç): This changes the sound of “c” before “a”, “o”, and “u”, as in “garçon” (boy).
These accents help guide pronunciation and often change the meaning of words.
The history of french language goes back to the 5th century AD when Roman Empire was falling apart. As Latin mixed with local languages of the Gauls (ancient inhabitants of what is now France), French started as a new language. Over the years, it became Old French which was spoken from the 9th to 14th centuries. Modern French began to develop around the 16th century and has continued to change since then.
French language is often called the “language of love” because of its beauty. It is important in art, fashion, food and diplomacy. French literature has famous writers like Victor Hugo and Marcel Proust, who have influenced literature worldwide. French food is famous with popular dishes like croissants and coq au vin enjoyed around the world.
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Flower Names in French
| No. | English Names | French Names |
| 1 | Rose | Rose [ʁoz] |
| 2 | Flax | Lin [lɛ̃] |
| 3 | Jasmine | Jasmin [ʒasmɛ̃] |
| 4 | Daisy | Marguerite [maʁɡəʁit] |
| 5 | Tulip | Tulipe [tylip] |
| 6 | Sunflower | Tournesol [tuʁnəsɔl] |
| 7 | Balsam | Balsamine [balsamin] |
| 8 | Magnolia | Magnolia [maɲɔlja] |
| 9 | Lavender | Lavande [lavɑ̃d] |
| 10 | Lotus | Lotus [lɔtys] |
| 11 | Aloe Vera Flower | Fleur d’Aloe Vera [flœʁ d’alɔ veʁa] |
| 12 | Cobra Saffron | Safran Cobra [safʁɑ̃ kɔbʁa] |
| 13 | Crossandra | Crossandre [kʁosɑ̃dʁ] |
| 14 | Crape Jasmine | Jasmin de porcelaine [ʒasmɛ̃ də pɔʁsəlɛn] |
| 15 | Poppy Flower | Coquelicot [kɔkliko] |
| 16 | Golden Shower | Pluie d’or [plɥi dɔʁ] |
| 17 | Grand Crinum Lily | Grand Crinum [ɡʁɑ̃ kʁinɔm] |
| 18 | Chrysanthemum | Chrysanthème [kʁizɑ̃tɛm] |
| 19 | Chamomile | Camomille [kamɔmil] |
| 20 | Jasminum Sambac | Jasmin Sambac [ʒasmɛ̃ sɑ̃bak] |
| 21 | Dahlia | Dahlia [dalja] |
| 22 | Delonix Regia | Flamboyant [flɑ̃bwajɑ̃] |
| 23 | Sweet Violet | Violette odorante [vjɔlɛt ɔdɔʁɑ̃t] |
| 24 | Black Turmeric | Curcuma noir [kyʁkyma nwaʁ] |
| 25 | Narcissus | Narcisse [naʁsis] |
| 26 | Peacock Flower | Fleur de Paon [flœʁ də pɑ̃] |
| 27 | Puncture Vine | Tribule [tʁibyl] |
| 28 | Yellow Oleander | Laurier jaune [loʁje ʒon] |
| 29 | Yellow Marigold | Souci jaune [susi ʒon] |
| 30 | Pot Marigold | Souci des jardins [susi de ʒaʁdɛ̃] |
| 31 | Pandanus | Pandanus [pɑ̃danus] |
| 32 | Periwinkle | Pervenche [pɛʁvɑ̃ʃ] |
| 33 | Prickly Pear | Figuier de Barbarie [fiɡje də baʁbaʁi] |
| 34 | Foxtail Orchid | Orchidée queue-de-renard [ɔʁʃide kød də ʁənaʁ] |
| 35 | Forest Ghost | Fantôme de la forêt [fɑ̃tom də la fɔʁɛ] |
| 36 | Butterfly Pea | Pois Papillon [pwa papijɔ̃] |
| 37 | Blue Water Lily | Nénuphar bleu [nenyfaʁ blø] |
| 38 | Hibiscus | Hibiscus [ibiskys] |
| 39 | Murraya | Murraya [myʁaja] |
| 40 | Night Flowering Jasmine | Jasmin nocturne [ʒasmɛ̃ nɔktyʁn] |
| 41 | Night Blooming Jasmine | Jasmin de nuit [ʒasmɛ̃ də nɥi] |
| 42 | Creeper | Plante grimpante [plɑ̃t ɡʁɛ̃pɑ̃t] |
| 43 | Lady’s slipper orchid | Sabot de Vénus [sabo də venys] |
| 44 | White Frangipani | Frangipanier blanc [fʁɑ̃ʒipanɪe blɑ̃] |
| 45 | Shameplant | Sensitive [sɑ̃sitiv] |
| 46 | Scarlet Milkweed | Asclépiade rouge [asklepiad ʁuʒ] |
| 47 | Star Jasmine | Jasmin étoilé [ʒasmɛ̃ etwale] |
| 48 | Stramonium | Stramoine [stʁamwan] |
| 49 | Hiptage | Hiptage [iptɑʒ] |
| 50 | Hollyhock | Rose trémière [ʁoz tʁemjɛʁ] |
Flower Names in French for Girl
In France, many girls are named after flowers because these names are beautiful and
- Rose: A classic name that is as beautiful as the flower.
- Marguerite: This means “daisy” and is a lovely, elegant name.
- Violette: A sweet name inspired by the violet flower.
- Lys: Short for “Lily,” this name represents purity.
- Fleur: This simply means “flower” in French and is a beautiful name.
These names are loved for their simplicity and the natural beauty they represent.
French Flower Names for Boys
There are some French flower names for boys, though they are less common. Here are a few:
- Florent: This name comes from “florens” which means “flowering” or “blossoming”.
- Jacinthe: This is a unisex name that also means “hyacinth”.
- René: While not a flower name, it means “reborn” similar to how flowers bloom again.
These names add uniqueness to French naming traditions even if they are not as common as girls names.
Conclusion
Learning flower names in French is not just about studying a language because it helps you connect with French culture. You have learned names like rose (la rose) and sunflower (le tournesol) and how they are used in French-speaking countries. Knowing these names can be helpful in naming a baby, buying flowers or just increasing your vocabulary.
Start by learning common flower names and then move on to more unique ones. Remember to have fun while learning. After all, learning about flowers should be enjoyable! Right? This guide provides helpful information to explore and enjoy both the French language and flowers.