No. 4,790 in Dutch
fleur
"Fleur" in Dutch means "bloom," "vibrancy," or "cheerfulness."
In a sentence
De bloemen in de tuin geven zoveel fleur aan het huis.
The flowers in the garden add so much brightness to the house.
The word 'fleur' is used here to describe brightness or vibrancy, brought about by the presence of flowers.
Met haar vrolijke lach bracht ze fleur aan elke ruimte waarin ze kwam.
With her cheerful smile, she brought brightness to every space she entered.
In this case, 'fleur' metaphorically refers to the positive atmosphere or uplifting effect someone brings into an environment.
Zijn kledingstijl heeft altijd zoveel fleur en elegantie.
His clothing style always has so much flair and elegance.
Here, 'fleur' is used to denote a sense of style, flair, or distinctiveness in fashion.
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