flourish

• Nom désignant un geste ample et décoratif ou un ornement ajouté pour embellir, souvent dans l'écriture ou le discours, afin d'apporter du style ou de l'emphase.

A noun referring to a bold, sweeping gesture or an ornamental decoration, often used in writing or performance to add style or emphasis.

1. Dramatic gestureB2formal

   A bold or sweeping gesture or movement, often used to attract attention or express emotion.

   Geste théâtral

   • He opened the door with a dramatic flourish.
   • She signed her name with a flourish.
   • The magician ended his trick with a flourish of his hand.

   Synonymesgesturesweepwave

2. Ornamental detailB2formal

   An elaborate or decorative addition, especially in writing, music, or art.

   Ornement, fioriture

   • The manuscript was decorated with flourishes and gold leaf.
   • The composer added a flourish at the end of the symphony.
   • Her handwriting had elegant flourishes on the capital letters.

   Synonymesadornmentarabesquecurlicuedecorationembellishmentfiligreefrillornament

3. Period of successC1formal

   A period of thriving, growth, or prosperity.

   Période de prospérité

   • The company enjoyed a flourish in the early 2000s.
   • The arts experienced a flourish during the Renaissance.
   • The garden was in full flourish after the spring rains.

   Synonymesbloomboomefflorescencefloweringgolden agegrowthheydaypeakprimeprosperitysuccessthriving

   Antonymesdeclinedepressionfailurerecessionslump

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner une croissance ou un développement sain et vigoureux, souvent en raison d'un environnement particulièrement favorable. Il peut aussi signifier s'épanouir ou réussir de manière marquée.

A verb used to indicate growing or developing in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment.

1. Grow or develop successfullyB2formal

   To grow, develop, or be successful in a healthy or vigorous way.

   Prospérer, se développer avec succès

   • The plants flourished in the warm, sunny climate.
   • Her business flourished after the new marketing campaign.
   • Children flourish when they receive love and encouragement.

   Synonymesbloomblossomburgeondevelopprospersucceedthrive

   Antonymesdeclinedeterioratefaillanguishstagnatestrugglewither

2. Wave or display dramaticallyB2formal

   To wave something in the air in a showy or dramatic way.

   Agiter ou brandir avec ostentation

   • He flourished his sword before the battle.
   • The magician flourished his cape with a dramatic gesture.
   • She flourished the signed contract triumphantly.

   Synonymesbrandishdisplayflauntshakesweepswingwave

   Antonymesconcealhidesuppress

3. Thrive in a particular environmentB2formal

   To be at the peak of development or activity.

   prospérer

   • The arts flourished during the Renaissance period.
   • The city flourished as a major trading port.
   • The community flourished under the new leadership.

   Synonymesbloomblossomboomburgeongrowprospersucceedthrive

   Antonymesdeclinelanguishwither