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terre
/tɛʁ/
earth, land
La terre est ronde.
The earth is round.
general
The planet Earth, the world, or the ground surface.
Nous habitons sur la terre.
We live on earth.
In a general context, 'terre' refers to the planet or the ground.
formal
A country or nation, especially in a political or geographical context.
La terre de nos ancêtres.
The land of our ancestors.
Used in formal or historical contexts to refer to a nation or homeland.
agriculture
Soil or land used for agriculture.
Cette terre est fertile.
This land is fertile.
In agriculture, 'terre' refers to the soil or land used for farming.
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
'Terre' can mean 'earth' (the planet), 'land' (soil), or 'country'. Pay attention to the context to determine the correct meaning.
Gold Rule
Avoid Confusion
Do not confuse 'terre' (earth/land) with 'mer' (sea) or 'ciel' (sky).
Word Origin
From Old French 'terre', from Latin 'terra', meaning 'earth, land'.
Usage Notes
'Terre' can refer to the planet, the ground, or a country, depending on context. In agriculture, it specifically means soil or land.
Word Breakdown
terr-
earth
root-e
noun ending
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