Féconde (en. Fertile)

/fe.kɔ̃d/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Qualifies a soil or land that is capable of producing abundant vegetation.
This land is very fertile; it yields many crops every year.
Cette terre est très féconde, elle donne de nombreuses récoltes chaque année.
Refers to a woman who can have children.
She is considered a fertile woman.
Elle est considérée comme une femme féconde.
Used to describe something that generates ideas or results.
Her mind is fertile, always full of new ideas.
Son esprit est fécond, toujours plein de nouvelles idées.

Etymology

From Latin 'fecundus', meaning 'fertile, productive'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fertile mind
A mind that generates a lot of ideas.
esprit fécond
fertile land
A land that produces many fruits and vegetables.
terre féconde
fertile woman
A woman capable of conceiving.
femme féconde

Related Words

fertility
Ability to produce offspring.
fécondité
fertility
Quality of soil that promotes life.
fertilité
productivity
Ability to produce in quantity.
productivité

Slang Meanings

A very creative person.
This artist is truly fertile in her creations.
Cet artiste est vraiment féconde dans ses créations.
A very productive situation.
This project turned out to be fertile in ideas.
Ce projet s'est avéré féconde en idées.