How to Say "Daffodil" in French

jonquille

/ʒɔ̃.kij/feminine

The French word for daffodil is jonquille. Wiktionary also lists narcisse.

Meaning: flower (noun)

Ways to say it

“daffodil” in French
French	IPA	Note
jonquille	/ʒɔ̃.kij/	feminine
narcisse	/naʁ.sis/	masculine

Both jonquille and narcisse can be used to refer to this flower.

narcisse is a broader botanical term referring to the genus Narcissus, while jonquille is more specific to the common yellow daffodil.

The noun jonquille is feminine, so it is used with the feminine article une jonquille (a daffodil).

/ʒɔ̃.kij/

The Greek root of narcisse comes from 'narkē', meaning 'numbness' or 'sleep', referring to the flower's hypnotic quality.
The word jonquille is a linguistic traveler that entered French via the Spanish word junquillo, which refers to a small leek.
The adjective jonquille can also be used in French to describe a specific shade of bright, pale yellow.

Les jonquilles du jardin sont ravissantes ce printemps.
The daffodils in the garden are delightful this spring.
J'ai planté quelques narcisses près de l'entrée de ma maison.
I planted some daffodils near the entrance of my house.
Les jonquilles sont mes fleurs préférées du printemps.
Daffodils are my favorite flowers of spring.
Regarde ce mignon petit jonquillon que j'ai trouvé dans le parc!
Look at this cute little daffodil I found in the park!
Cette jonquille est très belle.
This daffodil is very beautiful.
J'ai acheté une jonquille jaune.
I bought a yellow daffodil.
Regarde cette petite jonquille dans le jardin.
Look at this little daffodil in the garden.

Chloé and Gabriel are walking in a park during spring.

Chloé

Regarde, il y a une jonquille ici !
Look, there is a daffodil here!
Gabriel

Elle est magnifique, Chloé.
It is magnificent, Chloé.
Chloé

Je vais en ramasser une pour toi.
I am going to pick one for you.
Gabriel

C'est très gentil, merci beaucoup.
That is very kind, thank you very much.

Sources

⭐Share⭐ to appreciate human effort 🙏