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    Prairie (en. Meadow)

    /pʁe.ʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Vast expanse of land covered with grasses, often used for grazing.
    Bison graze freely in the prairie.
    Les bisons paissent librement dans la prairie.
    Generally flat and fertile land, suitable for agriculture.
    Farmers grow wheat in the prairies of the Midwest.
    Les agriculteurs cultivent le blé dans les prairies du Midwest.
    Ecosystem characterized by grasses and few trees.
    The prairie is home to many species of birds.
    La prairie abrite de nombreuses espèces d'oiseaux.

    Etymology

    The word 'prairie' comes from the Latin word 'prata' which means 'meadows' or 'pastures'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    urban prairie
    Green space in a city similar to a prairie.
    prairie urbaine
    go to the prairie
    To go to a natural or rural place to relax.
    aller à la prairie
    the flower prairie
    Area filled with various kinds of flowers, like in a prairie.
    la prairie de fleurs

    Related Words

    pasture
    Land where animals can graze.
    pâturage
    grass
    Plant from the grass family, characteristic of prairies.
    herbe
    ecosystem
    Set of relationships in a natural environment.
    écosystème

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a peaceful rural place.
    This house in the prairie is perfect for the weekend.
    Cette maison à la prairie est parfaite pour le week-end.