blossom

• Nom désignant une fleur ou un ensemble de fleurs, en particulier sur un arbre fruitier ou un arbuste.

A noun referring to a flower or a mass of flowers, especially on a fruit tree or bush.

1. Flower of a plantA2formal

   The flower or flowers of a plant, especially of a fruit tree.

   Fleur (notamment des arbres fruitiers)

   • The cherry blossoms are in full bloom this week.
   • Bees gather nectar from the apple blossoms.
   • The tree is covered in beautiful pink blossoms.

   Synonymesbloomefflorescenceflower

2. Period of floweringB1formal

   The state or time of flowering.

   Floraison

   • The orchard is at its peak blossom in early spring.
   • The blossoms last for only a few weeks.
   • We visited Japan during the cherry blossom season.

   Synonymesanthesisbloomefflorescenceflorescenceflowering

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le processus de développement, de maturation ou de prospérité, souvent de manière positive ou attrayante ; peut aussi évoquer l'ouverture des fleurs.

A verb used to indicate the process of developing, maturing, or flourishing, often in a positive or attractive way.

1. B1formal

   To produce flowers or bloom, especially in plants.

   fleurir

   • The cherry trees blossom in early spring.
   • These roses blossom beautifully in the garden.
   • The plant blossoms only after a period of cold weather.

   Synonymesbloomeffloresceflower

2. Develop or flourishB2formal

   To develop, mature, or become successful in a positive way.

   S'épanouir, prospérer

   • Her talent blossomed after years of practice.
   • The small town blossomed into a bustling city.
   • Their friendship blossomed during the summer camp.

   Synonymesbloomdevelopflourishgrowmatureprogressprosperthrive

   Antonymesdeclinedeterioratefadestagnatewither

Variantes phrasalblossom out