Moissons (en. Harvests)

mwa-sɑ̃

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Action of harvesting vegetables, fruits, or cereals.
The harvests begin in July in this region.
Les moissons commencent en juillet dans cette région.
Season during which the harvests take place.
The autumn harvest is highly anticipated by farmers.
La moisson d'automne est très attendue par les agriculteurs.
Quantity of products harvested.
This year's harvest is excellent despite the drought.
La moisson de cette année est excellente malgré la sécheresse.

Etymology

From the Latin 'messio', meaning 'harvest'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

harvest of fruits
Harvest of fruits, especially in the orchard.
moisson de fruits
to harvest
To proceed with the harvesting of crops.
faire la moisson
abundant harvest
Harvest with a large quantity of products.
moisson abondante

Related Words

harvester
Agricultural machine used for harvesting cereals.
moissonneuse
crops
Plants cultivated for harvest.
cultures
agriculture
Science and activity of cultivating the land.
agriculture

Slang Meanings

Feeling of achievement or satisfaction following a hard effort.
After months of work, the harvest is finally here!
Après des mois de travail, la moisson est enfin là !
A period when one reaps the fruits of their efforts.
It's the harvest of the efforts made throughout the year.
C'est la moisson des efforts déployés durant l'année.