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    Terrestre (en. Terrestrial)

    [teʁɛstʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Belonging to the earth, as opposed to aerial or aquatic.
    Terrestrial species primarily inhabit dry land.
    Les espèces terrestres habitent principalement sur la terre ferme.
    Relating to the planet earth.
    Terrestrial habitats are in danger due to climate change.
    Les habitas terrestres sont en danger à cause du changement climatique.
    Pertaining to the material world, as opposed to the spiritual world.
    He has earthly concerns, like making money.
    Il a des préoccupations terrestres, comme gagner de l'argent.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'terra', meaning earth.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    earthly world
    The planet Earth considered as a whole.
    monde terrestre
    terrestrial animal
    Animal that lives on land.
    animal terrestre
    terrestrial ecosystem
    Ecological system developing on land.
    écosystème terrestre

    Related Words

    terran
    A human being living on Earth.
    terran
    terrene
    Relating to the earth or to the planet Earth.
    terrien

    Slang Meanings

    A specific expression in a cultural context.
    We talk about 'terrestrial' to refer to someone very ordinary.
    On parle de 'terrestre' pour désigner quelqu'un de très ordinaire.