How to Say "Agriculture" in French

agriculture

/a.ɡʁi.kyl.tyʁ/feminine

The English word "agriculture" is translated into French as agriculture.

agriculture refers to the art or science of cultivating the ground.

Meaning: the art or science of cultivating the ground (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The word is a feminine noun.

The pronunciation is /a.ɡʁi.kyl.tyʁ/. It has 4 syllables.

While agriculture is the general term, French uses the word terroir to describe the unique combination of soil, climate and human tradition that gives agricultural products a specific character.
The term agriculture biologique is so common that French speakers use the shortened word bio to describe not just the farming method but any organic product they buy at the store.
In French, the word culture can refer specifically to the planting of a single crop, like culture de maïs, whereas in English 'culture' almost always refers to the arts or social customs.

L'Algérie a besoin d'agriculture.
Algeria needs agriculture.
This sentence shows how to express a need for agriculture in a specific country.
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L'économie du pays dépend de l'agriculture.
The country's economy depends on agriculture.
This sentence demonstrates how a country's economy can depend on agriculture.
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De nombreux pays dépendent de l'agriculture.
Many countries depend on agriculture.
This sentence illustrates how many countries may depend on agriculture.
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L'agriculture est un pilier majeur de notre économie.
Agriculture is a major pillar of our economy.
L'essor de l'agriculture biologique est visible dans notre région.
The rise of organic agriculture is visible in our region.
Comment envisages-tu ton avenir dans l'agri ?
How do you envision your future in agriculture?
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Hugo and Manon are discussing their college majors.

Hugo

Qu'est-ce que tu étudies, Manon ?
What are you studying, Manon?
Manon

Je fais des études en agriculture.
I am studying agriculture.
Hugo

C'est passionnant comme domaine !
That is a fascinating field!
Manon

Oui, j'adore travailler avec la terre.
Yes, I love working with the land.

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