Champêtre (en. Rural)

/ʃɑ̃.pɛtʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Refers to a landscape or element belonging to the countryside.

The French countryside is often crossed by rivers.

Le champêtre français est souvent traversé par des cours d'eau.

Characterizes a culture or agriculture of a rural territory.

Rustic traditions are very present in this region.

Les traditions champêtres sont très présentes dans cette région.

From Latin 'campestris', meaning 'of a field'.

rustic style

A style of decoration inspired by the countryside.

style champêtre

rural economy

An economy based on agriculture and rural resources.

économie champêtre

countryside

A rural inhabited territory, often devoted to agriculture.

campagne

farm

A building where agriculture is practiced, often in a rustic environment.

ferme

Describes a somewhat rough but endearing person.

He has this rustic quality that makes him unique.

Il a ce côté champêtre qui le rend unique.

Relates to something simple and authentic.

This celebration has a rustic spirit, it is very friendly.

Cette fête a un esprit champêtre, elle est très conviviale.