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fertile

/fɛʁtil/
adjective★Intermediate— productive of abundant growth
general

Capable of producing abundant growth or vegetation; rich in nutrients.

Le sol fertile permet une agriculture prospère.

The fertile soil allows for prosperous agriculture.

💡

Often used to describe land, soil, or regions with high agricultural potential.

figurative

Productive in terms of ideas, creativity, or results.

Son esprit fertile lui permet de résoudre des problèmes complexes.

His fertile mind allows him to solve complex problems.

💡

Used metaphorically to describe a person's creativity or productivity.

Collocations

terre fertilefertile landsol fertilefertile soilesprit fertilefertile mind

Synonyms

productifrichefructueux

Antonyms

stérileinfructueuxaride

💡Pro Tip

Agricultural Context

When describing land or soil, 'fertile' emphasizes the ability to support growth.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'fertilis', meaning 'fruitful' or 'productive'.

📝Usage Notes

In French, 'fertile' is commonly used to describe land or soil, but it can also be used figuratively to describe creativity or productivity.

Word Breakdown

fertilis
fruitful
root
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