Fertiles (en. Fertile)

/fɛʁ.til/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to land suitable for growing crops.
The fertile fields of this region ensure good harvests.
Les champs fertiles de cette région garantissent de bonnes récoltes.
Describes a couple or a person capable of having children.
They decided to start a family as soon as they feel fertile.
Ils ont décidé de commencer une famille dès qu'ils se sentiront fertiles.
Evokes abundant creativity.
Her fertile mind allows her to constantly innovate.
Son esprit fertile lui permet d'innover constamment.

Etymology

From Latin 'fertilis', meaning 'capable of bearing fruit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fertile land
Land that is capable of producing crops and rich in nutrients.
terre fertile
fertile mind
Ability to produce original ideas or creations.
esprit fertile
fertile period
Time during which a person is capable of conceiving.
période fertile

Related Words

fertility
Capacity to produce a lot of plants, animals, or children.
fertilité
fecundity
Characteristic of what is fertile.
fécondité
produce
Result of working the land or creative work.
produit

Slang Meanings

Refers to high productivity in work.
This project has been really fertile, generating many ideas.
Ce projet a été vraiment fertile, avec beaucoup d'idées générées.
Used to describe a person with a great capacity for creation.
This designer is so fertile, he has created another exceptional collection.
Ce designer est tellement fertile, il a encore créé une nouvelle collection exceptionnelle.