white lily

• Phrase désignant une fleur de lys d'un blanc pur, souvent symbole d'innocence, de pureté ou de vertu. Peut aussi être utilisée métaphoriquement pour décrire quelque chose ou quelqu'un comme pur, sans tache ou irréprochable.

A phrase referring to a pure white lily flower, often symbolizing innocence, purity, or virtue. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something or someone as pure, flawless, or untainted.

1. A type of flowerA2formal

   A white-flowered plant from the genus Lilium, often associated with purity and elegance.

   Lys blanc

   • She decorated the table with white lilies for the wedding.
   • White lilies are often used in funeral arrangements.
   • The garden was full of beautiful white lilies in bloom.

2. Symbol of purityB2formal

   Used metaphorically to represent innocence, virtue, or something untainted.

   lys blanc

   • In many cultures, the white lily is a symbol of purity.
   • The bride carried a bouquet of white lilies.
   • The white lily is often associated with the Virgin Mary in Christian art.