Definitions

1. proper noun

A male given name, derived from the Latin Laurentius, meaning ‘laurel tree’.

“Laurent Dupont is a renowned French novelist.”

2. noun

A person from La Réunion, a French island in the Indian Ocean.

“Laurents are known for their warm hospitality and rich cultural heritage.”

3. noun

A type of tree or shrub, especially the Prunus laurocerasus, native to Asia and Europe.

“The laurent tree provides beautiful flowers and fragrant leaves in the spring.”

4. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the island of La Réunion or its people.

“Laurent cuisine is a unique blend of French, African, and Asian flavors.”