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flourish in French

flourish in French is gesticulation, fioriture, morceau de bravoure — flourish means to grow, develop, or succeed vigorously.

flourish in French

gesticulation
noun
A dramatic gesture such as the waving of a flag.
fioriture
noun
An ornamentation.
morceau de bravoure
noun
(music) A ceremonious passage such as a fanfare.
fleurir
verb
brandir
verb

What does "flourish" mean?

  1. verb To grow, develop, or succeed vigorously.
    "Small businesses flourished in the years after the recession ended."
  2. verb To wave or brandish something in a bold, showy way.
    "He flourished his ticket triumphantly as he walked through the gate."
  3. noun A bold, decorative gesture or embellishment.
    "She signed the letter with an elaborate flourish."
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flourish in a sentence

  • Small businesses flourished in the years after the recession ended.
  • Her career really began to flourish once she moved to the city.
  • He flourished his ticket triumphantly as he walked through the gate.
  • She signed the letter with an elaborate flourish.

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What is "flourish" in French?

"flourish" in French is gesticulation, fioriture, morceau de bravoure. flourish means: To grow, develop, or succeed vigorously.

How do you use "flourish" in a sentence?

Example: "Small businesses flourished in the years after the recession ended." In French, "flourish" is gesticulation, fioriture, morceau de bravoure.

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

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "flourish": gesticulation, fioriture, morceau de bravoure, fleurir, brandir.

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