Looking into classical literary works, a contemporary sees a variety of unique and sophisticated words in his own way, but he cannot use them in the 21st century, because he does not fully understand the meaning embedded by the author and is poorly aware of the relevant context. Would you like to surprise your loved one or write a refined poem by screwing the concept of “fleur” there? This is a great reason to dig into the dictionaries and study a couple of history books.
Intricate etymology
To the layman the reference to the French la fleur, which translates into Russian as a “flower,” will seem obvious. But alas! Philologists traced the more interesting etymology of the term. According to experts, “fleur” is a derivative of the German Flor, which appeared as a form of Dutch floers, and then to the old French velous. The final of lengthy research is the Latin word villosus, which has two meanings:
Is it not about the overgrown back of a particularly courageous knight? Not at all!
Fashion secret
The right answer will be given by the seamstress, who loves her profession. After all, it was from her hands that an amazing, subtlest canvas came out that could decorate the happy moments of life or protect the owner from the eyes of others:
- refined, transparent fabric, most often made of silk;
- products from it.
The value is a bit outdated, as the mod has changed. In some cases, it means mourning black fabric for hanging a portrait of the deceased or for use in robes for funerals. But is it a romantic flair that poets sing? The lyrics have an allegorical meaning:
- a veil or haze, a translucent curtain that covers something from the gaze;
- cover of mystery.
And here the concept can extend to a variety of objects and phenomena. For some, we are talking about fog or shadows in a dense forest, while others will confidently declare that compliments and flirting are a flair that hides the true thoughts and intentions of the interlocutor. It is not necessary to rely on vision.
The word easily comes close to the word “train” when describing the fragrance of spirits, preserved after the departure of a lover, or turns into a synonym for the word “atmosphere” when you need to indicate the dominant emotion, because of which it is not easy to concentrate on constructive things and think soberly.
Everyday communication
How appropriate would a “fleur” be? It depends on the situation for which you decide to save a colorful definition. It sounds elegant, demonstrates the elevation of the speaker, helps to tune in to romance. In secular society or while courting a person you like, the word will be most useful.