lavender

• Décrit une couleur violet pâle ou un parfum évoquant la plante de lavande.

Describes a pale purple color or a scent reminiscent of the lavender plant.

1. A2formal

   Having a light, pale purple color, similar to the flowers of the lavender plant.

   couleur lavande

   • She wore a beautiful lavender dress to the party.
   • The walls were painted a soft lavender shade.
   • The sunset had a lovely lavender hue.

   Synonymeslilacmauveorchidthistle

• Nom désignant un arbuste aromatique à fleurs violettes ou bleu pâle, largement cultivé pour son parfum, ou la couleur violet pâle qui lui est associée.

A noun referring to an aromatic shrub with mauve or blue flowers, widely cultivated for its scent, or a pale purple color.

1. Aromatic plantA2formal

   A type of Old World shrub or subshrub known for its fragrant, usually mauve or blue flowers, widely grown for its scent and ornamental value.

   Lavande (plante aromatique)

   • She planted lavender along the garden path for its pleasant smell.
   • Dried lavender is often used in sachets to freshen linens.
   • The fields of lavender in Provence are a famous tourist attraction.

   Synonymeslavandula

2. Pale purple colorA2formal

   A light, pale shade of purple, reminiscent of the color of lavender flowers.

   Lavande (couleur)

   • She painted her bedroom a soft lavender color.
   • The bridesmaids wore dresses in a delicate lavender hue.
   • Lavender is a popular color for spring decorations.

   Synonymeslilacmauveorchidperiwinkle