rose
/ʁoz/feminine
The English word 'rose' translates to rose in French.
rose is a feminine noun used to refer to the flower.
Meaning: flower (noun)
Which one should you use?
The word rose as a noun refers to the flower, while the related form rose can also function as an adjective meaning the color rose. Additionally, Rose is used as a female given name.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine noun, rose takes the feminine indefinite article une (e.g., une rose). To express the plural, add an 's' to form les roses.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʁoz/
Did you know?
- In France, giving a rose to a romantic partner is traditional, but giving a yellow rose can signal infidelity or jealousy.
- The word rose is used in the phrase une rose des vents, which refers to a compass rose used in navigation.
- The French word rose was borrowed from the Latin rosa instead of evolving naturally from it, which would have resulted in the form reuse.
Examples in context
- Je vois une rose.I see a rose.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use the noun rose with the indefinite article.Tatoeba #2366362 by nimfeo, translation #1912214 by CM
- Cette rose sent bon.This rose smells sweet.This sentence demonstrates how to describe the scent of a rose.Tatoeba #2829629 by Aiji, translation #60642 by orcrist
- Jeanne regardait la rose.Jeanne was looking at the rose.This sentence shows the use of the definite article with rose.Tatoeba #5297496 by martin9, translation #9455759 by slampisko
- 74 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Manon is showing a flower to Lucas in a garden.
- LucasQuelle belle rose !What a beautiful rose!
- ManonMerci, elle est pour toi.Thank you, it is for you.
- LucasElle est magnifique, Manon.It is magnificent, Manon.
- ManonJe suis contente qu'elle te plaise.I am happy that you like it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rose” translations and entries rose, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rose, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
