la terre
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. earth
Je crois qu’il y a eu un léger séisme cette nuit. On aurait dit que la terre vibrait.I think there was a slight earthquake last night. It felt like the earth was vibrating.
b. ground
Après douze heures dans les airs, j’étais heureux de sentir la terre sous mes pieds.After twelve hours in the air, I was happy to feel the ground beneath my feet.
a. land
L’équipage du bateau guettait la terre à l’horizon.The boat's crew watched for land on the horizon.
a. land
Ces terres ont une valeur sentimentale. Je ne me résoudrai jamais à les vendre.This land has sentimental value. I can never bring myself to sell it.
b. estate
Ma mère a hérité d’une immense terre au cœur de la Bretagne.My mother inherited a vast estate in the heart of Brittany.
a. earth
N’arrose pas trop. Si la terre est encore humide, ça veut dire que ta plante a assez d’eau.Don't overwater. If the earth is still damp, it means your plant has enough water.
b. soil
Les arbres ont besoin d’une terre riche et saine pour pousser.Trees need rich, healthy soil to grow.
a. earth
Ma grand-mère disait toujours que nous étions sur cette terre pour aider notre prochain.My grandmother always said that we were on this earth to help our fellow man.
b. world
Il y a assez de problèmes sur terre. N’en rajoute pas !There are enough problems in the world. Don't add to them!
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