cultures
The English phrase "crops" is translated into French as cultures.
The term cultures refers to plants that are grown on a farm for food or other purposes.
Which one should you use?
While the English word "cultures" often refers to social or artistic customs, the French word cultures is used specifically to describe agricultural crops.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun culture is feminine. Therefore, the singular form for a single crop is la culture and the plural form for multiple crops is les cultures.
Did you know?
- In French, the word culture can mean both 'crops' and 'the act of growing something', which creates a linguistic link between agriculture and cultivation of the mind.
- If a French speaker refers to cultures biologiques, they are talking about organic crops, using a term that emphasizes the biological process rather than just the absence of chemicals.
- While 'crops' is often a general term in English, French speakers frequently use the word récoltes to refer specifically to the 'harvest' or the crops once they are ready to be gathered.
Examples in context
- Cela va endommager les cultures.It will damage the crops.This sentence shows how damage can affect the cultures.Tatoeba #11471381 by Aiji, translation #241473 by Lumi_alt
- Les cultures ont besoin de pluie.The crops need rain.This sentence illustrates that the cultures require rain.Tatoeba #5955764 by Aiji, translation #714315 by CM
- La sécheresse a ravagé les cultures.The drought has done great harm to the crops.This sentence describes how drought can devastate the cultures.Tatoeba #10625154 by lbdx, translation #281138 by CM
- Les cultures sont essentielles pour l'économie du paysCrops are essential for the country's economy
- L'été dernier, les récoltes de blé ont été exceptionnellesLast summer, the wheat crops were exceptional
- Notre pays est reconnu pour ses productions agricoles variéesOur country is known for its diverse agricultural productions
- Je suis passionné par les cultures alimentaires biologiquesI am passionate about organic food crops
- Les agriculteurs locaux travaillent dur pour récolter leurs cultures à tempsLocal farmers work hard to harvest their crops on time
- Les récoltes de pommes de terre sont abondantes cette année grâce aux conditions météorologiques favorablesPotato crops are abundant this year thanks to favorable weather conditions
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Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are visiting a farm.
- EmmaQuelles cultures poussent ici ?Which crops are growing here?
- GabrielNous avons principalement des cultures de maïs.We mainly have corn crops.
- EmmaEst-ce que les cultures sont en bonne santé ?Are the crops healthy?
- GabrielOui, Gabriel s'en occupe très bien.Yes, Gabriel takes very good care of them.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
