fleurir

fleurir
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. to bloom
Les cerisiers commencent à fleurir.The cherry trees are starting to bloom.
b. to flower
Les pensées ont cessé de fleurir à cause de la chaleur.The pansies stopped flowering because of the hot weather.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(to succeed)
a. to flourish
L'entreprise a fleuri sous la direction de Stéphane.The company has flourished under Stéphane's leadership.
b. to thrive
Le restaurant fleurit dans ses nouveaux locaux.The restaurant is thriving in its new premises.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to decorate with flowers
Les mariés ont fleuri les tables pour la réception du mariage.The bride and groom decorated the tables with flowers for the wedding reception.
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