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    Land (en. Land)

    /lænd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A stretch of land.
    Farmers work the land.
    Les agriculteurs travaillent la terre.
    A specific country or territory.
    She comes from a beautiful distant country.
    Elle vient d'un beau pays lointain.
    A place of residence or establishment.
    This house is built on sloping land.
    Cette maison est bâtie sur un terrain en pente.
    verb
    To land or arrive on solid ground.
    The plane finally landed after a long flight.
    L'avion a enfin atterri après un long vol.
    To acquire or take possession of land.
    They plan to acquire new lands.
    Ils prévoient de se porter acquéreurs de nouvelles terres.

    Etymology

    From Old English 'lond', meaning land or domain.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    on land
    on the ground, below.
    à terre
    to set foot on the land
    to settle, start a new life.
    prendre pied sur la terre
    to gain ground
    to make progress, have an advantage.
    gagner du terrain

    Related Words

    territory
    A bounded area where individuals or groups live.
    territoire
    ground
    The top layer of the earth that supports plant life.
    sol
    piece of land
    A plot of land used for a specific purpose.
    terrain

    Slang Meanings

    Playground.
    This park is a real land for children.
    Ce parc est un vrai land pour les enfants.
    Farm or agricultural land.
    He inherited a land in the countryside.
    Il a hérité d'une land dans la campagne.