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    Cultiver (en. Cultivate)

    /kyl.ti.ve/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To maintain and grow crops in a field.
    Farmers cultivate wheat every year.
    Les agriculteurs cultivent le blé chaque année.
    To develop a skill or character.
    She cultivates her passion for music.
    Elle cultive sa passion pour la musique.
    To encourage or promote something.
    He cultivates good relationships with his neighbors.
    Il cultive de bonnes relations avec ses voisins.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cultura', which means 'culture, cultivation of the land'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to cultivate one’s garden
    To take care of one’s own affairs.
    cultiver son jardin

    Related Words

    culture
    A set of practices, ideas, and arts of a group.
    culture
    agriculture
    The art of cultivating the land.
    agriculture
    horticulture
    The cultivation of garden plants.
    horticulture

    Slang Meanings

    To develop one's mind
    He cultivates his intellect by reading a lot.
    Il cultive son intellect en lisant beaucoup.
    To take care of one’s appearance
    She cultivates her style with care.
    Elle cultive son style avec soin.