Linguistic Insights & Cultural Trivia

'La rose' (/la ʁoz/) is a feminine noun celebrated in French poetry for centuries, from Pierre de Ronsard's Renaissance verse 'Mignonne, allons voir si la rose' to Édith Piaf's eternal chanson 'La Vie en rose' (Life in rosy hues). Note that 'la rose' (the flower) is feminine, but 'le rose' (the color pink) is masculine! In French idioms, 'découvrir le pot aux roses' means to unravel a well-kept secret.

Daily Conversational Example

"La rose embaume tout le balcon royal."

— The rose scents the entire royal balcony.

Other Vocabulary in this Scene (The Palace Garden & Balcony)

la rose /la ʁoz/ The Rose la fontaine /la fɔ̃.tɛn/ The Fountain le banc /lə bɑ̃/ The Bench l'arbre /laʁbʁ/ The Tree l'oiseau /lwa.zo/ The Bird

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the grammatical gender of "la rose"?
In French, "la rose" uses the article "la" which denotes a feminine noun. Remember to match associated adjectives accordingly!
How can I practice pronouncing "la rose" with the native rhythm?
Listen closely to the audio by clicking the "Listen" button in the interactive game above. Practice matching the phonetic transcription /la ʁoz/.