fertile

/fɛʁtil/

productive of abundant growth

Cette terre est très fertile.

This land is very fertile.

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

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

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

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

fertilis

fruitful

root

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