Champs (en. Fields)

/ʃɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Territory for cultivation or breeding.

Farmers cultivate the wheat fields.

Les agriculteurs cultivent les champs de blé.

Field or sector of activity.

He is an expert in the field of biology.

Il est expert dans le champ de la biologie.

Open area, often used for leisure activities.

We had a picnic in a field of flowers.

Nous avons pique-niqué dans un champ de fleurs.

From the Latin 'campus' meaning 'field' or 'plain'.

field of action

Area of activity, series of possible actions.

champ d'action

battlefield

Area where a battle takes place.

champ de bataille

magnetic field

Area of influence of a magnetic field.

champ magnétique

mushroom

Plant organism, often edible.

champignon

countryside

Rural area or way of life in the countryside.

campagne

free field

Obstacle-free space, often referring to a competition.

champ libre

To win easily or to be in the lead.

He made a champion in his field.

Il a fait un champion dans son domaine.

To show off or be remarkable.

His latest project was really impressive.

Son dernier projet était vraiment champ.