guirlande de marguerites
The English phrase "daisy chain" can be translated into French as guirlande de marguerites.
The term refers to a garland made by linking the stems of daisies together into a ring.
Meaning: garland to be worn on the head made by sewing or otherwise linking the stems of the flowers of daisies into a ring (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of guirlande (garland) and de marguerites (of daisies).
Which one should you use?
While guirlande de marguerites is the standard term, you may use couronne de marguerites if the chain is specifically a circular crown intended to be worn on the head. Additionally, chaîne de marguerites can be used as a more formal way to express the concept.
Did you know?
- The French word guirlande is an unexpected relative of the English word 'wire'. Both likely stem from a root meaning to adorn or twist.
- In France, daisies are often used for the traditional game of 'loves me, loves me not' called effeuiller la marguerite.
- The word guirlande is also used in French to describe the decorative lights put on a Christmas tree, not just flower chains.
Examples in context
- Lors de la cérémonie, nous avons décoré les tables avec une magnifique chaîne de marguerites.At the ceremony, we adorned the tables with a beautiful daisy chain.
- La mariée portait une guirlande de marguerites dans ses cheveux.The bride wore a daisy garland in her hair.
- Elle porte une guirlande de marguerites.She is wearing a daisy chain.
- J'ai fabriqué une guirlande de marguerites.I made a daisy chain.
- La guirlande de marguerites est très fragile.The daisy chain is very fragile.
Example conversation
Two friends are playing in a summer meadow.
- GabrielRegarde ma guirlande de marguerites, Manon !Look at my daisy chain, Manon!
- ManonElle est magnifique, Gabriel.It is magnificent, Gabriel.
- GabrielTu veux en faire une aussi ?Do you want to make one too?
- ManonOui, avec plaisir.Yes, with pleasure.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, guirlande, CC BY-SA 4.0.
