lotus
/lo.tys/masculine
The English word lotus is translated into French as lotus.
The term refers to a plant of the genus Nelumbo.
Meaning: plant of the genus Nelumbo (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/lo.tys/. It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- In French, lotus is used in the context of 'lotophagie', the mythological act of eating lotus flowers to forget one's home.
- The word lotus is borrowed from the Latin lōtus, which originally came from the Ancient Greek λωτός.
- In French literature, the 'lotus' is often used as a symbol of purity, similar to its use in English, but it carries a much stronger connotation of 'orientalism' in 19th-century texts.
Examples in context
- Peux-tu t'asseoir dans la position du lotus ?Can you sit in the Lotus position?This sentence shows how to use lotus when referring to a sitting position.Tatoeba #7723616 by Katastrauff, translation #453832 by Scott
- Le lotus n'a pas seulement une fleur, mais aussi un fruit.The lotus has not just a flower but also a fruit.This sentence uses lotus to discuss the parts of the plant.Tatoeba #965352 by sacredceltic, translation #1778655 by Objectivesea
- Les temples sur Mars sont décorés avec des fleurs de lotus.The temples on Mars are decorated with lotus flowers.This sentence uses lotus to describe decorative flowers.Tatoeba #6206344 by Sorgan, translation #6200064 by sundown
- J'ai vu une magnifique fleur de lotus au parc aujourd'hui!I saw a beautiful lotus flower at the park today!
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are visiting a botanical garden.
- GabrielRegarde Chloé, ce lotus est magnifique !Look Chloé, this lotus is magnificent!
- ChloéC'est vrai, j'adore la couleur de sa fleur.It's true, I love the color of its flower.
- GabrielLe lotus pousse dans l'eau, n'est-ce pas ?The lotus grows in water, doesn't it?
- ChloéOui, c'est une plante aquatique.Yes, it is an aquatic plant.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lotus” translations and entries lotus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lotus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
