Parcelles (en. Plots)

/paʁ.sɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Fragmentation of land, often used in agriculture.

Farmers cultivate several parcels of land.

Les agriculteurs cultivent plusieurs parcelles de terre.

Division of a property into several segments.

They sold the parcels from their inheritance.

Ils ont vendu les parcelles de leur héritage.

Measurement unit for land areas.

Each parcel measures about one hectare.

Chaque parcelle mesure environ un hectare.

Derived from the word 'parcel', which originates from the Latin 'parcella', a diminutive of 'pars' meaning 'part'.

agricultural parcels

Pieces of arable land.

parcelles agricoles

buildable parcels

Land where construction is allowed.

parcelles constructibles

parcels for building

Land intended for the construction of buildings.

parcelles à bâtir

land

Generally arable or buildable land surface.

terrain

property

Right to own something, particularly real estate.

propriété

agriculture

Science and practice of cultivating the land.

agriculture

Small playgrounds for children.

They developed parcels next to the school.

Ils ont aménagé des parcelles à côté de l'école.

Green spaces in urban areas.

The city's parcels have become refuges for wildlife.

Les parcelles de la ville sont devenues des refuges pour la faune.