No. 12,156 in French
verdure
Lush greenery or vegetation.
In a sentence
La verdure du jardin est magnifique au printemps.
The greenery of the garden is magnificent in spring.
In this sentence, 'verdure' refers to the lush green plants and foliage of the garden as a general description of its natural beauty during springtime.
Nous avons installé une nouvelle véranda entourée de verdure.
We installed a new veranda surrounded by greenery.
Here, 'verdure' signifies the surrounding green plants and natural elements, forming a context of relaxation and immersion in nature.
Il se cache souvent parmi la verdure pour observer les oiseaux.
He often hides among the greenery to observe the birds.
In this sentence, 'verdure' is used to describe the green vegetation and plants that serve as a setting or background for bird-watching, emphasizing the natural aspect of the activity.
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