L'agriculture (en. Agriculture)

/la.ɡʁi.kyl.tyʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Activity aimed at producing food by cultivating plants and raising animals.

Organic agriculture is becoming increasingly popular.

L'agriculture biologique est de plus en plus populaire.

Set of techniques used to cultivate land and produce food resources.

Intensive agriculture can have harmful effects on the environment.

L'agriculture intensive peut avoir des effets néfastes sur l'environnement.

Economic sector related to agricultural production.

Agriculture accounts for a significant share of GDP in many countries.

L'agriculture représente une part importante du PIB dans de nombreux pays.

From the Latin 'agricultura', composed of 'ager' (field) and 'cultura' (cultivation).

sustainable agriculture

Agricultural practice aimed at reducing environmental impact.

agriculture durable

agricultural revolution

Major change in agricultural production methods.

révolution agricole

agricultural sector

Part of the economy dedicated to agriculture.

secteur agricole

agronomy

The science of agricultural production and its management.

agronomie

crops

Plants grown for food or other uses.

cultures

livestock

The action of keeping animals for production.

élevage

Agri

The agris worked hard this season.

Les agricos ont beaucoup travaillé cette saison.

Farmer

This buddy is a true farmer; he loves taking care of the fields.

Ce pote est un vrai fermeur, il adore s'occuper des champs.