marguerite
/maʁ.ɡə.ʁit/
The French word for daisy is marguerite.
marguerite refers to the flower *Bellis perennis*. Additionally, it is a common female given name in French.
Meaning: Bellis perennis (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun marguerite is feminine and is typically used with the indefinite article une. To express the plural, add an 's' to form marguerites.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables and is pronounced /maʁ.ɡə.ʁit/.
Did you know?
- The word marguerite shares the same ancient root as the English word 'margarine'. Both trace back to the Greek word for 'pearl'.
- In French folklore, there is a traditional game where you pluck the petals of a marguerite while saying je t'aime and je ne t'aime pas to determine if a crush loves you back.
- While marguerite is the standard term, some French regions use the term pâquerette specifically for the small common daisy found in lawns.
Examples in context
- Auriez-vous une marguerite pour moi ?Would you have a daisy for me?This sentence shows how to ask if someone has a marguerite.Tatoeba #6561004 by felix63, translation #6579572 by Eccles17
- Ou plutôt, puisque vous n'aimerez pas, puissé-je faire pousser une heureuse marguerite, dans le chemin du jardin qu'ainsi votre pied d'argent puisse m'encourager à aller, puisse m'encourager à aller, même jusqu'à la mort.Nay, since you will not love, would I were growing A happy daisy, in the garden path That so your silver foot might press me going, Might press me going even unto death.This sentence uses marguerite in a poetic context.Tatoeba #915918 by sacredceltic, translation #915900 by Buacity10
- La marguerite est une fleur délicate et charmante.The daisy is a delicate and charming flower.
- Elle a cueilli une marguerite.She picked a daisy.
Example conversation
Lucas and Manon are walking through a meadow.
- LucasRegarde cette belle marguerite, Manon.Look at this beautiful daisy, Manon.
- ManonElle est vraiment jolie.It is truly pretty.
- LucasEst-ce que tu en veux une ?Do you want one?
- ManonOui, s'il te plaît, Lucas.Yes, please, Lucas.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry marguerite, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries marguerite, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
