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    Sillon (en. Furrow)

    /si.lɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A furrow is a hollow or a slit in a surface, often used in the context of soil or flat surfaces.
    The gardener dug a furrow to plant the seeds.
    Le jardinier a creusé un sillon pour planter les graines.
    In agriculture, a furrow refers to a line dug into the soil for sowing or irrigation.
    The furrows in the field were well marked after irrigation.
    Les sillons du champ étaient bien marqués après l'arrosage.
    In an anatomical context, a furrow refers to a depression or groove on an organ or tissue.
    The interhemispheric furrow divides the two hemispheres of the brain.
    Le sillon interhémisphérique divise les deux hémisphères du cerveau.

    Etymology

    The word 'furrow' comes from the Latin 'sulcus', which means 'furrow' or 'groove'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cultural furrow
    A line or groove in which crops are planted.
    sillon de culture
    thought furrow
    A way of thinking or reflecting continuously on a subject.
    sillon de pensée
    land furrow
    Reference to a depression in the soil used for agriculture.
    sillon de terre

    Related Words

    silhouette
    Drawing the shape of an object, often related to contours.
    silhouette
    to furrow
    Action of digging or tracing furrows.
    sillonner
    furrowing
    Action or effect of furrowing.
    sillonnement

    Slang Meanings

    A usual path or way
    He always follows the same furrow when he goes to work.
    Il suit toujours le même sillon quand il va travailler.
    A lifestyle
    He has taken a quieter furrow in his life in recent years.
    Il a pris un sillon plus tranquille dans sa vie ces dernières années.