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ornamental in French

ornamental in French is ornemental, ornementale — ornamental means serving as decoration rather than having any practical use.

ornamental in French

ornemental
adj
Serving as an ornament; having no purpose other than to make more beautiful.
ornemental
noun
An ornamental plant.
ornementale
noun
An ornamental plant.

What does "ornamental" mean?

  1. adj Serving as decoration rather than having any practical use.
    "The fountain is purely ornamental."
  2. noun A plant grown for its appearance rather than for food or other use.
    "The garden is full of flowering ornamentals."
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ornamental in a sentence

  • The fountain is purely ornamental.
  • The garden is full of flowering ornamentals.

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What is "ornamental" in French?

"ornamental" in French is ornemental, ornementale. ornamental means: Serving as decoration rather than having any practical use.

How do you use "ornamental" in a sentence?

Example: "The fountain is purely ornamental." In French, "ornamental" is ornemental, ornementale.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "ornamental": ornemental, ornementale.

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