Champ (en. Field)

/ʃɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Area of generally flat and open land, often cultivated.

Farmers have expanded their crops into the neighboring field.

Les agriculteurs ont étendu leurs cultures dans le champ voisin.

Domain or sector of activity.

He is an expert in the field of biotechnology.

Il est un expert dans le champ de la biotechnologie.

Area dedicated to a sport or competition.

The players gathered on the football field.

Les joueurs se sont réunis sur le champ de football.

From the Latin 'campus', meaning field or ground.

battlefield

Area where battles take place.

champ de bataille

field of vision

Area visible to an observer at any given moment.

champ de vision

field of application

Domain in which a law, rule, or principle is applicable.

champ d'application

campaign

Set of cultivated lands, but also a period of mobilization of means for a specific goal.

campagne

mushroom

Living organism that is often edible or not, and grows in wet environments.

champignon

flower field

An area filled with flowers of different varieties.

champ de fleurs

Referring to a person who excels in a field.

This guy is a real champ in math!

Ce mec est un vrai champ en maths!

Can designate a favorable situation.

Today is the perfect day to go out; it's nice weather!

Aujourd'hui, c'est le champ pour sortir; il fait beau !