bouquet
/bu.kɛ/masculine
The French word for bouquet is bouquet.
A bouquet refers to a bunch of flowers. To specify what the bouquet consists of, use the preposition de followed by the noun (e.g., bouquet de fleurs, bouquet de roses).
Meaning: bunch of flowers (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine, so it is used with the masculine indefinite article 'un' to form un bouquet (a bouquet).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /bu.kɛ/.
Did you know?
- The word bouquet is actually a distant relative of the English word 'bush', as both descend from the same Proto-Germanic root for a thicket or grove.
- The French use the term bouquet final to describe the climax of a fireworks show, though it can also describe the final act of any elaborate performance.
- In French, you should avoid giving a bouquet of chrysanthemums to a host, as these flowers are almost exclusively associated with funerals and cemeteries.
Examples in context
- Il lui tendit un bouquet de fleurs.He handed her a bouquet of flowers.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use bouquet when someone hands flowers to another person.Tatoeba #2965322 by Blabla, translation #5102128 by jhomel
- Mon mari m'a offert un bouquet de muguet.My husband gave me a bouquet of lilies of the valley.This sentence shows an example of using bouquet with a specific type of flower.Tatoeba #11727996 by lbdx, translation #10131170 by AlanF_US
- Marie offre un bouquet de fleurs à sa sœur.Mary offers a bouquet of flowers to her sister.This sentence illustrates the use of bouquet when offering flowers to someone.Tatoeba #7280710 by felix63, translation #7352034 by Eccles17
- L'anniversaire du directeur était célébré avec un magnifique bouquet de fleurs.The director's birthday was celebrated with a magnificent bouquet of flowers.
- Le député a offert une magnifique gerbe de fleurs à la famille endeuillée.The deputy offered a magnificent bouquet of flowers to the bereaved family.
- Sophie est arrivée à la fête avec un magnifique bouquet de fleurs pour la mariée.Sophie arrived at the party with a magnificent bouquet of flowers for the bride.
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Example conversation
Lucas brings flowers to Emma at her home.
- EmmaC'est un magnifique bouquet !It's a magnificent bouquet!
- LucasMerci Emma, je suis ravi qu'il te plaise.Thank you Emma, I'm glad you like it.
- EmmaLes roses sentent très bon.The roses smell very good.
- LucasJe voulais te faire plaisir.I wanted to make you happy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bouquet” translations and entries bouquet, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bouquet, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
