centre de table

le centre de table
A noun phrase is a group of words that acts like a noun in a sentence or phrase (e.g., un je ne sais quoi).
noun phrase
a. centerpiece
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Il y avait un magnifique centre de table sur la table des mariés.There was a beautiful centerpiece on the newlyweds' table.
b. centrepiece
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Pour le dîner, Bastien a fait un centre de table avec des branches d'eucalyptus et des bougies.For the dinner party, Bastien made a centrepiece with eucalyptus branches and candles.
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