Fermier (en. Farmer)

/fɛʁ.mje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Farmer who works a farm.

The farmer grows vegetables and raises animals.

Le fermier cultive des légumes et élève des animaux.

Owner or operator of a farm.

The farmer sells his products at the local market.

Le fermier vend ses produits au marché local.

Person managing a farming operation.

The farmer must maintain his machinery and crops.

Le fermier doit entretenir ses machines et ses cultures.

From the Latin 'firmarius', which means 'tenant' or 'farm operator'.

farmer of the king

Farmer who works on behalf of royalty.

fermier du roi

general farmer

Farmer responsible for tax collection.

fermier général

old-fashioned farmer

Farmer who uses traditional methods.

fermier à l'ancienne

farm

Land where agriculture takes place.

ferme

agriculture

Set of activities related to the cultivation of plants and livestock raising.

agriculture

harvest

Action of gathering the products of the earth.

récolte

Familiar term for designating a farmer.

He works as a 'farmer' in the area.

Il travaille comme 'fermier' dans le coin.

Said of a rustic or unrefined person.

He has a 'farmer' look, simple and sincere.

Il a un air de 'fermier', simple et sincère.