Fermiers (en. Farmers)

[fɛʁ.mje]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Person who manages a farm.

The farmers cultivate organic vegetables.

Les fermières cultivent des légumes biologiques.

Owner of a farm operation.

The farmers in the region are known for their cheeses.

Les fermiers de la région sont connus pour leurs fromages.

Farmer engaged in livestock farming.

My uncle is a farmer and raises sheep.

Mon oncle est fermier et élève des moutons.

From old French 'fermier', derived from Latin 'firmarius', meaning 'holder of a farm'.

Sunday farmer

Farmer who practices agriculture only occasionally.

fermier du dimanche

family farmers

Farmers who have been running a family farm for generations.

fermiers de famille

organic farmer

Farmer who practices organic farming.

fermier bio

farm

Place where agriculture is practiced.

ferme

agriculture

Science and art of cultivating plants and raising animals.

agriculture

livestock farming

Action of raising and feeding animals.

élevage

Part-time farmer

I am a part-time farmer; I also work in the city.

Je suis fermier à temps partiel, je travaille aussi en ville.

Redneck

He is seen as a redneck with his rubber boots.

Il passe pour un bouseux avec ses bottes de caoutchouc.