
by Françoise Guérard · Editions de l'Opportun · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782380157130

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This book explores the fascinating origins of over a thousand French expressions related to the plant world, gardens, and orchards. Through a historical and cultural journey, author Françoise Guérard reveals the secrets behind the sayings, proverbs, and idioms that have enriched the French language over the centuries, connecting nature with our everyday speech.
The work is an invitation to discover how plants, from the gardens of Eden to modern parks, have inspired linguistic creativity. With an engaging and scholarly approach, the book analyzes how these expressions have evolved, maintaining their freshness and relevance in general culture, becoming a living testament to the history and evolution of the French language.
