C1 adjective Littéraire

blossom

/ˈblɒs.əm/

Describing a state of being in flower or characterized by the peak period of development and flourishing. In academic or literary contexts, it refers to the stage where potential is fully realized and beauty is most apparent.

Exemples

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The blossom trees lined the driveway, casting a soft fragrance over the entire estate.

The blossom trees lined the driveway, casting a soft fragrance over the entire estate.

2

During the blossom stage of the initiative, the team observed a significant rise in community engagement.

During the blossom stage of the initiative, the team observed a significant rise in community engagement.

3

I love the blossom vibe of this garden during the spring months.

I love the blossom vibe of this garden during the spring months.

Famille de mots

Nom
blossom
Verb
blossom
Adverbe
blossomingly
Adjectif
blossoming
Apparenté
blooming
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'B-L-O' in Blossom standing for 'Beautiful Life Opening' during the spring.

Quiz rapide

The hikers stopped to admire the ________ trees that had turned the hillside pink.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : blossom

Exemples

1

The blossom trees lined the driveway, casting a soft fragrance over the entire estate.

everyday

The blossom trees lined the driveway, casting a soft fragrance over the entire estate.

2

During the blossom stage of the initiative, the team observed a significant rise in community engagement.

formal

During the blossom stage of the initiative, the team observed a significant rise in community engagement.

3

I love the blossom vibe of this garden during the spring months.

informal

I love the blossom vibe of this garden during the spring months.

4

Botanical analysis confirms that the blossom period has shifted due to rising mean temperatures.

academic

Botanical analysis confirms that the blossom period has shifted due to rising mean temperatures.

5

Our blossom strategy focuses on scaling the product once the initial market testing is complete.

business

Our blossom strategy focuses on scaling the product once the initial market testing is complete.

Famille de mots

Nom
blossom
Verb
blossom
Adverbe
blossomingly
Adjectif
blossoming
Apparenté
blooming

Collocations courantes

blossom season blossom season
blossom stage blossom stage
blossom period blossom period
blossom branch blossom branch
blossom scent blossom scent

Phrases Courantes

in full blossom

in full blossom

the blossom of youth

the blossom of youth

blossom into something

blossom into something

Souvent confondu avec

blossom vs bloom

Blossom usually refers specifically to the flowers of fruit-bearing trees (like cherries), whereas bloom is a more general term for any flower.

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Notes d'usage

When used as an adjective (often attributively), it describes things that are currently in a state of flowering or reaching their most productive phase. It is more common to see 'blossoming' used as a participial adjective for ongoing processes.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'blossom' to describe garden flowers like roses, where 'bloom' or 'blooming' would be more technically accurate.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'B-L-O' in Blossom standing for 'Beautiful Life Opening' during the spring.

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Origine du mot

Derived from Old English 'blōstm,' of Germanic origin, sharing a root with 'bloom' and 'blow' (in the sense of flowering).

Modèles grammaticaux

Typically used as an attributive adjective (placed before a noun) Can function as a noun in the phrase 'in blossom'
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Contexte culturel

The cherry blossom (Sakura) is culturally significant in Japan, representing the beauty and transience of life.

Quiz rapide

The hikers stopped to admire the ________ trees that had turned the hillside pink.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : blossom

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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