Prairies (en. Meadows)

/pʁɛ.ʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Natural land covered with grass.

Prairies are essential for agriculture.

Les prairies sont essentielles pour l'agriculture.

A vast grassy area in the wild.

The prairies of the American Midwest are famous.

Les prairies du Midwest américain sont célèbres.

From old French 'prairi', derived from Latin 'prata', meaning 'meadow' or 'pasture'.

to be in the meadow

To be in a state of tranquility or solitude.

être dans la prairie

to search for a pasture to graze

To look for a place to rest or relax.

chercher une prairie à paître

grass

A green plant that covers the prairies.

herbe

grazing

Land where livestock is grazed.

pâturage

ecosystem

A complex system of organisms living in a prairie.

écosystème

To feel free and relaxed.

When I'm in the countryside, I feel like I'm in a meadow.

Quand je suis à la campagne, je me sens comme dans une prairie.

To escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

By the end of the week, I just need to go to the meadow.

À la fin de la semaine, j'ai juste besoin d'aller dans la prairie.