How to Say “Wild Rose” in French

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églantine
The English phrase "wild rose" is translated into French as églantine.
églantine refers to a species of rose that grows naturally in the wild.

Did you know?

  • A French speaker might encounter the term églantine in older culinary texts, where it refers to the specific rose hips used to create jams and syrups.
  • In the traditional language of flowers, giving an églantine can symbolize a secret love or a 'first love' due to its fragile and spontaneous nature.
  • In French perfumery, the scent of the églantine is distinguished from the 'rose' scent by being described as more 'green' or 'acidic'.

Examples in context

  • L'églantine sent très bon.
    The wild rose smells very good.
  • J'ai cueilli une églantine dans le jardin.
    I picked a wild rose in the garden.

Example conversation

Chloé and Hugo are walking through a countryside path.

  1. Chloé

    Regarde cette belle églantine, Hugo !
    Look at this beautiful wild rose, Hugo!
  2. Hugo

    Elle est magnifique, Chloé.
    It is magnificent, Chloé.
  3. Chloé

    Est-ce que je peux la cueillir ?
    Can I pick it?
  4. Hugo

    Oui, elle est pour toi.
    Yes, it is for you.
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