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    Sol (en. Ground)

    /sɔl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The top layer of the earth at the surface of the ground.
    The roots of the plants extend into the ground.
    Les racines des plantes s'étendent dans le sol.
    The soil or arable land.
    The gardener improved the quality of the soil.
    Le jardinier a amélioré la qualité du sol.
    The surface of a room or space.
    The floor of the room is made of marble.
    Le sol de la salle est en marbre.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'solum', which means 'base, foundation, earth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put your feet on the ground
    to return to reality.
    mettre les pieds sur terre
    to have your feet on the ground
    to be realistic, pragmatic.
    avoir les pieds sur terre
    to get into the shade
    to rest, to relax.
    se mettre à l'ombre

    Related Words

    solar
    Related to the sun.
    solaire
    solemn
    Having an official or serious character.
    solennel
    solstice
    Moment of the year when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point.
    solstice

    Slang Meanings

    Ground
    He has a lot of ground in the bank.
    Il a beaucoup de sol en banque.
    A ground
    This place is really ground!
    Cet endroit est un vrai sol !