Immortelles: meaning, definitions and examples
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immortelles
[ ɪˈmɔːrtəlz ]
flower
Immortelles are flowers that symbolize remembrance and eternal love. They are often used in funeral arrangements and memorials.
Synonyms
eternal blooms, everlasting flowers, remembrance blossoms.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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immortelles |
Used mainly in literary or poetic contexts to describe flowers that do not wither, often related to memories of the deceased.
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everlasting flowers |
Commonly used in everyday contexts and floral arrangements to describe dried or preserved flowers that retain their appearance for a long time.
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eternal blooms |
Appropriate in both literary and casual contexts to emphasize the idea of flowers that last forever, often used metaphorically.
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remembrance blossoms |
Used in sentimental or commemorative contexts to signify flowers kept in memory of a loved one.
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Examples of usage
- The bouquet was made of white immortelles, a tribute to her everlasting love for him.
- Visitors left immortelles at the base of the memorial statue to honor the fallen soldiers.
Translations
Translations of the word "immortelles" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sempre-vivas
🇮🇳 अमर फूल
🇩🇪 Strohblumen
🇮🇩 Bunga abadi
🇺🇦 безсмертники
🇵🇱 nieśmiertelniki
🇯🇵 エバーラスティング
🇫🇷 immortelles
🇪🇸 siemprevivas
🇹🇷 ölümsüz çiçekler
🇰🇷 영원한 꽃
🇸🇦 أزهار الخلود
🇨🇿 slaměnky
🇸🇰 slamienky
🇨🇳 不凋花
🇸🇮 smilje
🇮🇸 eilífðarblóm
🇰🇿 мәңгілік гүлдер
🇬🇪 მარადიული ყვავილები
🇦🇿 əbədi çiçəklər
🇲🇽 siemprevivas
Etymology
The word 'immortelles' is derived from the French word 'immortelle,' meaning 'everlasting' or 'immortal.' These flowers have been traditionally associated with remembrance and eternal love, dating back to ancient Greek and Roman times. Immortelles have been used in various cultures for memorial services, funerals, and to honor the deceased for centuries.