Terrain (en. Ground)

tɛʁɛ̃

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Space or surface that can be described by its nature or use.

This terrain is ideal for building a house.

Ce terrain est idéal pour construire une maison.

State or condition of a place, characterized by natural or artificial elements.

The mountainous terrain makes movement difficult.

Le terrain montagneux rend les déplacements difficiles.

Field of activity or specialization.

He is an expert in the field of economics.

Il est un expert dans le terrain de l'économie.

From Latin 'terranus', meaning relating to the earth, from the word 'terra' which means earth.

playground

Space arranged for sports or games.

terrain de jeu

familiar territory

Domain or subject known to an individual.

terrain familier

take the ground

To appropriate a space or situation.

prendre le terrain

terrestrial

Related to the earth or soil.

terrestre

territory

Delimited space in which a person or entity exercises authority.

territoire

wasteland

Unbuilt terrain often abandoned or fallow.

terrain vague

Unofficial space where an activity takes place, often illegal.

We found a space to hold car races.

On a trouvé un terrain pour faire des courses de voitures.

Environment or field of activity outside official norms.

He operates in the discreet realm of smuggling.

Il évolue dans le terrain discret de la contrebande.