terres
The English phrase "lands" is translated into French as terres.
terres is used to refer to lands, such as multiple distinct territories or regions.
What does it mean word for word?
terres is the plural of terre, which can mean earth, ground, soil or land.
Which one should you use?
While terres (plural) refers to specific territories or lands, the singular la terre is typically used to refer to the planet Earth or the physical substance of soil or ground.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form terres is used when referring to multiple distinct territories, regions or large tracts of land.
Did you know?
- French uses the word terroir to describe the specific 'land' or soil characteristics that give wine and cheese their unique flavor.
- In French, terre is used in the phrase terre-à-terre, which describes a person who is practical or 'down to earth'.
- While terres means lands, the phrase prendre terre is a nautical term meaning for a ship to reach land or make a landfall.
Examples in context
- Il y a encore des terres non civilisées.There are still uncivilized lands.This sentence illustrates the use of terres in the context of uncivilized lands.Tatoeba #540016 by sacredceltic, translation #1424227 by paula_guisard
- Si vous ne faites pas allégeance à la Couronne, vos terres seront pillées.If you don't show fealty to the crown then your lands will be pillaged.This sentence shows how terres relates to lands that might be pillaged.Tatoeba #12434738 by lbdx, translation #8275452 by LK
- La Palestine était peuplée par les Palestiniens avant l'occupation de leurs terres.Palestine was populated by the Palestinians before the occupation of their lands.This sentence uses terres to refer to the lands of a specific people.Tatoeba #5094204 by Amastan, translation #12205627 by Miktsoanit
- Les terres fertiles de la région sont idéales pour cultiver des céréales.The fertile lands in the region are ideal for growing cereals.
- Les riches domaines de la campagne française sont entourés de beaux paysages.The wealthy estates in the French countryside are surrounded by beautiful landscapes.
- Les nouveaux terrains de jeu du parc sont plus grands et plus amusants.The new playground areas in the park are bigger and more fun.
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Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are discussing a property inheritance.
- ManonEst-ce que ces terres sont à toi ?Are these lands yours?
- GabrielNon, mon oncle possède ces terres.No, my uncle owns these lands.
- ManonIl a beaucoup de terres, alors.He has a lot of lands, then.
- GabrielOui, il est très riche.Yes, he is very rich.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
