No. 11,524 in French
roses
The plural form of "rose," meaning "roses," the flower.
In a sentence
J'ai acheté des roses pour décorer la fête.
I bought flowers to decorate the party.
The word "roses" is being used to refer to a type of flower, specifically roses, emphasizing its floral nature.
Nous voyons des boutons de roses éclore dans le jardin.
We see rose buds blooming in the garden.
The term "roses" here is tied to the concept of the bloom or specific flowers growing in the garden.
La lumière du matin teint les murs de teintes roses.
The morning light colors the walls with pink shades.
Here, "roses" refers to the pink or rosy hues, denoting a color association rather than the flower.
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