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    Arpents (en. Acres)

    /aʁ.pɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An arpent is a unit of area mainly used in agriculture.
    They bought five acres of land to grow vegetables.
    Ils ont acheté cinq arpents de terre pour cultiver des légumes.
    The term is especially used in certain French-speaking regions.
    In this region, people still talk in acres to describe agricultural properties.
    Dans cette région, on parle toujours en arpents pour décrire les propriétés agricoles.
    The arpent often symbolizes rural land spaces.
    The farmer owns several acres where he raises his animals.
    Le fermier possède plusieurs arpents où il élève ses animaux.

    Etymology

    Derived from Middle French 'arpent', itself from Latin 'arpentus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to earn acres
    To obtain a good area of land or wealth.
    gagner des arpents
    he has acres to spare
    Refers to a person who has many goods or resources.
    il a des arpents à revendre

    Related Words

    parcel
    A small portion of land.
    parcelle
    land
    An expanse of land.
    terrain
    cultivation
    The act of cultivating land to produce crops.
    culture

    Slang Meanings

    To have a lot of land.
    This farm is substantial; he has acres everywhere.
    Cette ferme, c'est du lourd, il a des arpents partout.
    To express a large area.
    He lives in a property with acres of garden.
    Il vit dans un domaine avec des arpents de jardin.