Forestier (en. Forest)

/fɔʁɛstje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Belonging to the forest.
Forest animals need this ecosystem to survive.
Les animaux forestiers ont besoin de cet écosystème pour survivre.
Concerning forests in general.
Forestry practices are essential for the sustainability of forests.
Les pratiques forestières sont essentielles pour la durabilité des forêts.
Related to forest management.
The degree in forest management attracts many students.
Le diplôme en gestion forestière attire beaucoup d'étudiants.

Etymology

From the Latin 'forestis', meaning 'of the forest'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

forestry exploitation
Activity of cutting and using forest resources.
exploitation forestière
forest management
A set of practices aimed at preserving and enhancing forests.
gestion forestière
forest ecosystem
A natural system composed of trees, plants, animals, and other organisms living in the forest.
écosystème forestier

Related Words

forestry
Practice of managing and exploiting forests.
foresterie
forest
Area occupied by trees.
foret
tree
Woody plant, representing the plant form of forests.
arbre

Slang Meanings

A term used to refer to someone who works in the forestry field.
He is a forest worker, so he spends a lot of time in the woods.
Il est forestier, donc il passe beaucoup de temps dans les bois.
A colloquial way of talking about nature by showing an interest in forests.
She loves walking in the forest; she's a true forest lover at heart.
Elle adore se promener en forêt, c'est une vraie forestière dans l'âme.