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    Forêt (en. Forest)

    /fɔʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A large wooded area.
    We spent the day walking in the forest.
    Nous avons passé la journée à nous promener dans la forêt.
    Area of dense vegetation populated by trees.
    The Amazon rainforest is the largest in the world.
    La forêt d'Amazonie est la plus grande du monde.
    An ecosystem composed of several plant and animal species.
    Protecting the forest is essential for biodiversity.
    La protection de la forêt est essentielle pour la biodiversité.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'foresta', itself derived from 'forestis', meaning 'belonging to the forest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be in the forest
    To be disoriented or lost.
    Être dans la forêt
    Virgin forest
    Forest that has never been exploited by man.
    Forêt vierge
    Walk in the forest
    Recreational outing among the trees.
    Promenade en forêt

    Related Words

    tree
    Woody vegetation that composes the forest.
    arbre
    ecosystem
    Ecological system including the forest and its species.
    écosystème
    to devastate
    To have a destructive impact on the forest.
    dévaster

    Slang Meanings

    A large wooded area where friends meet up.
    We're going to have a forest this weekend with the friends.
    On va se faire une forêt ce week-end avec les potes.
    A quiet and peaceful place to relax.
    I like to meditate in the forest away from the noise of the city.
    J'aime méditer dans la forêt loin du bruit de la ville.