Parcelle (en. Plot)
/paʁ.sɛl/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A part of land or property.
He bought a plot to build a house.
Il a acheté une parcelle pour y construire une maison.
A small field or a small cultivated area.
The vegetable plot has been well maintained.
La parcelle de légumes a été bien entretenue.
A lot of land included in an urban planning plan.
This plot is zoned for commercial activities.
Cette parcelle est zonée pour des activités commerciales.
Etymology
From Latin 'particella', which means 'small part'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
plot of land
Small portion of land.
parcelle de terre
cadastral plot
Designates a unit of property in the cadastre.
parcelle cadastrale
cultivated plot
Lands used for cultivation.
parcelle cultivée
Related Words
land
Area of soil.
terrain
lot
Delimited portion of land.
lot
garden
Land arranged for the cultivation of flowers or vegetables.
jardin
Slang Meanings
A small parcel of property.
He has a small plot outside the city.
Il a une petite parcelle en dehors de la ville.