Dutheil (en. Dutheil)
[dy.tɛj]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A farm or a country house, often associated with agricultural activities.
We visited a magnificent dutheil during our rural trip.
Nous avons visité un dutheil magnifique lors de notre voyage rural.
A rural property, often surrounded by fields.
My grandmother's dutheil is a peaceful place.
Le dutheil de ma grand-mère est un endroit paisible.
A relaxation space in the countryside.
She loves to spend her summers in her dutheil by the river.
Elle aime passer ses étés dans son dutheil, au bord de la rivière.
Etymology
Uncertain origin, possibly from old French related to 'domain'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to go to the dutheil
To go to the countryside to enjoy nature.
aller au dutheil
to take a trip to the dutheil
To visit a rural place to relax.
faire un tour au dutheil
to live in the dutheil
To live in the countryside, away from urban turmoil.
vivre à la dutheil
Related Words
agricultural exploitation
A large property where plants are cultivated.
exploitation agricole
orchard
A plot planted with fruit trees.
verger
garden
A cultivated area for flowers and vegetables.
jardin
Slang Meanings
Refers to an isolated or quiet place.
This place is truly a dutheil, perfect for resting.
Cet endroit est vraiment un dutheil, parfait pour se reposer.
Sometimes used to designate a place where outdoor events are celebrated.
For the birthday, we chose a dazzling dutheil over there.
Pour l'anniversaire, nous avons choisi un dutheil flamboyant là-bas.