orchidée
orchid
noun or-kee-DEH Rare
Origin: Modern Latin orchidea, from Greek orkhis (testicle) — from the shape of the root tubers
Usage Note
Orchidée refers to the whole family Orchidaceae; giving orchids as gifts is very common in France and they are sold widely in supermarkets. The word is feminine: une belle orchidée. Orchidée sauvage (wild orchid) designates native European species that are legally protected in France.
Examples
"Elle a reçu une orchidée blanche pour son anniversaire."
Natural Translation
She received a white orchid for her birthday.
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