jasmin
/ʒas.mɛ̃/masculine
The English word jasmine is translated into French as jasmin.
The word refers to a plant of the genus Jasminum.
Meaning: plant of genus Jasminum (noun)
Which one should you use?
The common noun for the plant is jasmin, whereas the capitalized form Jasmine is used as a female given name.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun jasmin is masculine.
Did you know?
- The French word jasmin has a long journey from the Persian word 'yāsamīn' via Arabic, arriving in France through historical trade routes.
- The scent of jasmin is a cornerstone of the Grasse perfume industry in France, which is widely considered the perfume capital of the world.
- While English speakers might say 'jasmine scent', French speakers often use the term note de jasmin when discussing the composition of a perfume.
Examples in context
- Est-ce du thé au jasmin ?Is this jasmine tea?This sentence is useful for asking if a beverage is jasmine tea.Tatoeba #458963 by sacredceltic, translation #458955 by CM
- J'aimerais boire du thé vert au jasmin.I would drink some jasmine green tea.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to drink jasmine green tea.Tatoeba #10779643 by lucasmg123, translation #493308 by FeuDRenais
- Le jasmin sent très bon dans le jardin.The jasmine smells very good in the garden.
Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are walking through a botanical garden.
- GabrielRegarde ce beau jasmin, Emma.Look at this beautiful jasmine, Emma.
- EmmaOui, il est magnifique !Yes, it is magnificent!
- GabrielSon parfum est incroyable.Its scent is incredible.
- EmmaJe l'adore.I love it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jasmine” translations and entries jasmin, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jasmin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
