Usage Note
Jasmin is widely cultivated in France, especially in Grasse (Provence), the heart of the French perfume industry, where it is a key ingredient in fragrances. The word comes from Persian yasamin, which reached French through Arabic. The phrase thé au jasmin (jasmine tea) is common on French menus.
Examples
"Le jasmin embaumait tout le jardin."
Natural Translation
The jasmine filled the whole garden with fragrance.
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