violette
/vjɔ.lɛt/
The English phrase violet refers to the French word violette.
violette refers to a small flowering plant with purple blossoms.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables and is pronounced /vjɔ.lɛt/.
Did you know?
- While violette is the flower, the word viole in French refers to a family of string instruments, such as the viola da gamba.
- In French perfume-making, the scent of a 'violette' is often recreated using synthetic molecules rather than the actual flowers to avoid a metallic smell.
- In historical French symbolism, the violette was often used in poetry and art to represent modesty and humility, a tradition that mirrors the 'modest' connotations of the color purple in various European cultures.
Examples in context
- Bonjour, je m'appelle Violette.Hello, my name is Violette.
- Hé, Violette, ça roule ?Hey, Violette, everything good?
- J'ai cueilli une petite violette.I picked a small violet.
- La violette est dans le jardin.The violet is in the garden.
- Regarde cette jolie violette de près.Look at this pretty violet closely.
Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are walking in a garden.
- NathanQu'est-ce que c'est que cette fleur ?What is this flower?
- EmmaC'est une violette, Nathan.It is a violet, Nathan.
- NathanElle a une couleur magnifique.It has a magnificent color.
- EmmaOui, la violette est très élégante.Yes, the violet is very elegant.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry violette, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
