vignoble
/vi.ɲɔbl/masculine
The English word "vineyard" is translated into French as vignoble. Wiktionary also lists vigne.
Meaning: grape plantation (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| vignoble | /vi.ɲɔbl/ | masculine |
| vigne | /viɲ/ | feminine |
Vignoble is typically used when discussing the industry, the land or the collective area of cultivation.
Which one should you use?
There is a distinction between vignoble and vigne. While vignoble refers to the entire vineyard or the area of cultivation, vigne refers specifically to the individual grapevine or the plant itself.
How does it change in a sentence?
vignoble is a masculine noun, while vigne is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/vi.ɲɔbl/
Did you know?
- French wine growers often refer to the 'terroir', a concept closely tied to the vignoble that describes the unique combination of soil, climate and topography.
- The word vignoble may actually trace its roots back to the Ancient Greek word ἀμπελoφόρος, which means 'bearing vines'.
- In French culture, the vigne is not just a plant but a symbol of antiquity and heritage, often used poetically to represent the land's soul.
Examples in context
- Tom a acheté un vignoble en France.Tom bought a vineyard in France.This sentence shows how to express buying a vineyard.Tatoeba #8731410 by Julien_PDC, translation #6887052 by Hybrid
- Il y a beaucoup de travail au vignoble.There's a lot of work in the vineyard.This sentence demonstrates using vignoble to describe work being done in a vineyard.Tatoeba #10976128 by Aiji, translation #10847018 by AlanF_US
- À Maribor, on peut trouver un vignoble assez ancien.In Maribor one can find a rather old vineyard.This sentence illustrates the use of vignoble when discussing an old vineyard.Tatoeba #8553184 by Aiji, translation #1225252 by AlanF_US
- La récolte de raisins dans ce vignoble est exceptionnelle cette année.The grape harvest in this vineyard is exceptional this year.
- J'ai visité une vigne magnifique aujourd'hui.I visited a beautiful vineyard today.
- Ce vin provient d'un cru réputé de la région d'Alsace.This wine comes from a renowned vineyard in the Alsace region.
Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are walking through the countryside.
- ManonCe vignoble est magnifique, n'est-ce pas ?This vineyard is magnificent, isn't it?
- GabrielOui, le vignoble s'étend à perte de vue.Yes, the vineyard stretches as far as the eye can see.
- ManonGabriel, regarde la couleur de ces raisins.Gabriel, look at the color of these grapes.
- GabrielIls sont parfaits pour la récolte.They are perfect for the harvest.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vineyard” translations and entries vignoble, vigne, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vigne, vignoble, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
