Pâturages (en. Pastures)
patyʁaʒ
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Grazing land for livestock.
The cows graze in the lush pastures.
Les vaches paissent dans les pâturages verdoyants.
Natural space suitable for the food of herbivorous animals.
The pastures are essential for livestock farming.
Les pâturages sont essentiels pour l'élevage.
Area where animals are grazed.
The farmer divided his pastures into several sections.
Le fermier a divisé ses pâturages en plusieurs sections.
Etymology
From the verb to graze and the suffix -age, indicating a terrain or a place.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be in pasture
To be free, often used to describe animals.
être au pâturage
Related Words
to graze
To graze animals on a terrain.
pâturer
livestock
Farm animals, notably cows, sheep, and goats.
bétail
herbivore
An animal that primarily feeds on plants.
herbivore