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carnation in French

carnation in French is incarnat, œillet — carnation means a garden plant with fragrant, often frilly-edged flowers, popular as a cut flower.

carnation in French

incarnat
adj
Of a rosy pink or red colour.
œillet
noun
incarnat
noun
A rosy pink colour

What does "carnation" mean?

  1. noun A garden plant with fragrant, often frilly-edged flowers, popular as a cut flower.
    "He pinned a white carnation to his lapel for the wedding."
  2. noun A pale pinkish colour, originally named after the flower's natural flesh-toned shade.
    "The dress was carnation rather than true pink."

carnation in a sentence

  • He pinned a white carnation to his lapel for the wedding.
  • She grows carnations alongside roses in her garden.
  • The dress was carnation rather than true pink.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "carnation" in French?

"carnation" in French is incarnat, œillet. carnation means: A garden plant with fragrant, often frilly-edged flowers, popular as a cut flower.

How do you use "carnation" in a sentence?

Example: "He pinned a white carnation to his lapel for the wedding." In French, "carnation" is incarnat, œillet.

Are there other ways to say "carnation" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "carnation": incarnat, œillet.

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