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vase

/veɪs/

A vase is a decorative container, often made of glass or ceramic, used primarily for holding cut flowers. It comes in many shapes and sizes and is frequently placed on tables or shelves to decorate a home.

Exemples

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1

I put the fresh roses in a tall glass vase.

I placed the new roses inside a high container made of glass.

2

The museum displays a rare Ming Dynasty vase in the central hall.

The gallery shows a very old and valuable Chinese floral container in the main room.

3

Careful! Don't knock over that vase while you're playing.

Be cautious! Do not hit that flower holder and make it fall while you play.

Famille de mots

Nom
vase
Apparenté
pottery
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Astuce mémo

The word Vase starts with a 'V', which looks like the shape of many vases—wide at the top and narrow at the bottom.

Quiz rapide

He bought a beautiful _____ to hold the lilies he picked from the garden.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : vase

Exemples

1

I put the fresh roses in a tall glass vase.

everyday

I placed the new roses inside a high container made of glass.

2

The museum displays a rare Ming Dynasty vase in the central hall.

formal

The gallery shows a very old and valuable Chinese floral container in the main room.

3

Careful! Don't knock over that vase while you're playing.

informal

Be cautious! Do not hit that flower holder and make it fall while you play.

4

Archaeological evidence suggests the vase was used for ceremonial purposes.

academic

Scientific findings indicate that the pottery vessel was used for special traditions.

5

The office lobby features a large crystal vase to create a professional atmosphere.

business

The business entrance has a big high-quality glass container to make the space look professional.

Famille de mots

Nom
vase
Apparenté
pottery

Collocations courantes

flower vase a container specifically for flowers
crystal vase a container made of high-quality glass
fill a vase to put water or flowers into the container
ceramic vase a container made of clay or pottery
antique vase a very old and valuable container

Phrases Courantes

a vase of flowers

a container filled with flowers

decorative vase

a vase used for style rather than use

shattered vase

a vase that has broken into many pieces

Souvent confondu avec

vase vs base

A base is the bottom part of something, while a vase is a container for flowers.

vase vs phase

A phase is a stage in a process, whereas a vase is a physical object.

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Notes d'usage

In British English, the word is often pronounced /vɑːz/ (rhymes with 'cars'), while in American English, it is usually pronounced /veɪs/ (rhymes with 'face').

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes confuse the spelling with 'base' or forget that the plural is formed by simply adding an 's' (vases).

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Astuce mémo

The word Vase starts with a 'V', which looks like the shape of many vases—wide at the top and narrow at the bottom.

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Origine du mot

From the French word 'vase', originating from the Latin 'vas' meaning 'vessel' or 'dish'.

Modèles grammaticaux

countable noun plural: vases often follows adjectives like glass, ceramic, or tall
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Contexte culturel

Vases are a common household gift in many Western cultures, especially for housewarming parties or as a Mother's Day gift.

Quiz rapide

He bought a beautiful _____ to hold the lilies he picked from the garden.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : vase

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