Immortelles: meaning, definitions and examples

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immortelles

 

[ ɪˈmɔːrtəlz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.

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Word Description / Examples
immortelles

Used mainly in literary or poetic contexts to describe flowers that do not wither, often related to memories of the deceased.

  • ["The grave was adorned with immortelles, a tribute to her undying spirit
  • ", "He painted a field of immortelles, symbolizing eternal life
  • "]
everlasting flowers

Commonly used in everyday contexts and floral arrangements to describe dried or preserved flowers that retain their appearance for a long time.

  • ["She decorated the room with everlasting flowers to keep it looking fresh all year
  • ", "The wedding bouquet was made of everlasting flowers, so it could be kept as a memento
  • "]
eternal blooms

Appropriate in both literary and casual contexts to emphasize the idea of flowers that last forever, often used metaphorically.

  • ["Her garden was filled with eternal blooms, representing her never-ending love
  • ", "The poem spoke of eternal blooms as a symbol of their unbreakable bond
  • "]
remembrance blossoms

Used in sentimental or commemorative contexts to signify flowers kept in memory of a loved one.

  • ["At the memorial, they laid down remembrance blossoms to honor those who had passed
  • ", "She kept a vase of remembrance blossoms on her desk to feel close to her grandmother
  • "]

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.