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    Médan (en. Medan)

    /me.dɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A cultivated space, often for forage plants.
    The médan was filled with wildflowers.
    Le médan était rempli de fleurs sauvages.
    A plot of land used for grazing.
    The cows were peacefully grazing in the médan.
    Les vaches paissaient tranquillement dans le médan.
    Grassy land used for hay crops.
    They harvested the médan at the end of summer.
    Ils ont moissonné le médan à la fin de l'été.

    Etymology

    The word 'médan' comes from the Latin 'mādam', meaning a cultivated place.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get to the médan
    To go to the countryside to work the land.
    se mettre au médan
    to be in the médan
    To be in a simple or peaceful situation.
    être dans le médan
    to have the médan
    To own agricultural land.
    avoir le médan

    Related Words

    to cultivate
    Related to the action of growing plants.
    cultiver
    grazing
    Land where animals graze.
    pâturage
    hay
    Grass that has been cut and dried for fodder.
    foin

    Slang Meanings

    A relaxation space in the countryside.
    We went to the médan to relax.
    On est allés au médan pour se relaxer.
    An outdoor party place.
    The evening went well at the médan.
    La soirée s'est bien déroulée au médan.