Kraal (en. Kraal)

/kʁal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Enclosure made of branches or fences, used to protect livestock.

The farmer built a kraal for his sheep.

Le fermier a construit un kraal pour ses moutons.

Term used in some African cultures to refer to a village or community.

The elders of the kraal gathered to discuss community issues.

Les anciens du kraal se sont réunis pour discuter des problèmes de la communauté.

Of Afrikaans origin, derived from the Dutch 'kraal' meaning 'enclosure'.

traditional kraal

An enclosure used in ancient agricultural practices.

kraal traditionnel

live in the kraal

Living in a rural community close to livestock.

vivre dans le kraal

safety of the kraal

Protection afforded to livestock in this enclosure.

sécurité du kraal

cattle

Domestic animals such as cows, sheep, and goats.

bétail

enclosure

Closed structure used to contain animals.

enclos

community

Group of people living together, sharing interests or a place.

communauté

A safe or protected place

Get back to the kraal; it's safer here.

Rentre au kraal, c'est plus sûr ici.

A social gathering place

We meet at the kraal to talk and spend time together.

On se retrouve au kraal pour discuter et passer du temps ensemble.