Fermes (en. Farms)

/fɛʁm/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Enclosed lands where agriculture is practiced.

The farms in the region produce many varieties of vegetables.

Les fermes de la région produisent de nombreuses variétés de légumes.

Agricultural establishment, typically dedicated to cultivation or livestock farming.

He inherited a farm from his grandparents.

Il a hérité d'une ferme de ses grands-parents.

Establishment where animals are bred.

This farm raises dairy cows.

Cette ferme élève des vaches laitières.

From the Latin 'firmus' meaning 'stable, solid', which evolved into the concept of an agricultural establishment.

work on the farm

Taking care of agricultural activities on a farm.

travailler à la ferme

family farm

Farm operated by a family for several generations.

ferme familiale

model farm

Exemplary farm in terms of agricultural practices.

ferme modèle

go to the farm

Visiting or going to a farm, often for recreational activities.

aller à la ferme

agriculture

Practice of cultivating and raising animals.

agriculture

cultivation

Process of growing plants.

cultivation

livestock farming

Action of keeping and breeding domestic animals.

élevage

Farm that is not functioning well.

This farm is a real abandoned farm.

Cette ferme est une vraie ferme à l'abandon.

Ironic usage to refer to a chaotic place.

It's a mess here, it looks like a farm after a storm has passed.

C'est le bazar ici, on dirait une ferme après le passage d'une tempête.