Le jardin
Example: Le jardin est rempli de fleurs colorées au printemps.
Definition
"Le jardin" refers to a garden, an outdoor area where plants, flowers, and vegetables are cultivated, often designed for enjoyment, relaxation, or aesthetic purposes. It typically includes flower beds, trees, and paths, like in the sentence: "Le jardin est rempli de fleurs colorées au printemps."
Etymology
The term "le jardin" comes from the Old French word 'jardin,' which itself derives from the Late Latin 'hortus gardinus,' meaning an enclosed garden or orchard. Did you know that the word reflects the idea of a protected or enclosed space for growing plants, which was important in medieval times to safeguard crops?
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"Le jardin" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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