bouquet
A bouquet is an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or used for decorative purposes. In sensory science and enology, it refers to the complex collection of aromas and scents found in wine or perfume.
Exemples
3 sur 5He picked up a vibrant bouquet of wildflowers from the local market.
He picked up a vibrant bouquet of wildflowers from the local market.
The guest of honor was presented with a formal bouquet of white lilies.
The guest of honor was presented with a formal bouquet of white lilies.
I'm just going to grab a cheap bouquet to say thanks.
I'm just going to grab a cheap bouquet to say thanks.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'Bouquet' at a 'Banquet'. Both are fancy and often found together at weddings.
Quiz rapide
The wine connoisseur swirled the glass and took a deep breath to appreciate the wine's rich ______.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : a
Exemples
He picked up a vibrant bouquet of wildflowers from the local market.
everydayHe picked up a vibrant bouquet of wildflowers from the local market.
The guest of honor was presented with a formal bouquet of white lilies.
formalThe guest of honor was presented with a formal bouquet of white lilies.
I'm just going to grab a cheap bouquet to say thanks.
informalI'm just going to grab a cheap bouquet to say thanks.
The researcher noted that the wine's bouquet was influenced by the oak barrels used during maturation.
academicThe researcher noted that the wine's bouquet was influenced by the oak barrels used during maturation.
Our floral department specializes in custom bouquets for high-end corporate events.
businessOur floral department specializes in custom bouquets for high-end corporate events.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
toss the bouquet
to throw the flowers at a wedding ceremony
catch the bouquet
to catch the bride's flowers
a bouquet of praises
a figurative collection of compliments
Souvent confondu avec
A bucket is a plastic or metal container for water; a bouquet is a bunch of flowers.
A banquet is a large, formal dinner; a bouquet is a floral arrangement.
Notes d'usage
Use 'bouquet' when referring to professionally or intentionally arranged flowers. In wine terminology, it specifically describes the secondary and tertiary smells developed during aging, rather than the primary fruit smells (aroma).
Erreurs courantes
Learners often pronounce the 't' at the end, but it is silent. Don't confuse it with 'bunch', which is more casual and can apply to things like keys or grapes.
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'Bouquet' at a 'Banquet'. Both are fancy and often found together at weddings.
Origine du mot
From the Old French word 'boquet', meaning a small wood or a clump of trees.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In Western culture, it is a tradition for a bride to toss her bouquet over her shoulder to a group of single women; the one who catches it is said to be the next to marry.
Quiz rapide
The wine connoisseur swirled the glass and took a deep breath to appreciate the wine's rich ______.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : a
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
to
A1Used 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1This 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
A1The 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
A1Used 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1Used 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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