How is the word terre translated from French to English

English translation
Soil
noun

La couche supérieure du sol où poussent les plantes.

The top layer of earth where plants grow.

Examples with “terre”

See how the word “terre” is used in sentences

  • La terre est riche ici. — The soil here is rich.

  • Le sol de mon jardin est très riche. — The soil in my garden is very rich.

  • Ne salis pas le tapis avec tes chaussures. — Please don't soil the carpet with your shoes.

  • Enfonce la graine dans la terre humide. — Press the seed into the damp soil.

  • Peux-tu analyser le sol pour voir les nutriments ? — Can you test the soil for nutrients?

  • Les enfants salissent toujours leurs vêtements en jouant dehors. — The children always soil their clothes when playing outside.

  • La pluie forte a emporté la terre le long de la pente. — Heavy rain washed the soil down the slope.

  • Nous devons ajouter du compost au sol. — We need to add compost to the soil.

  • Il a sali sa chemise par accident pendant le déjeuner. — He accidentally soiled his shirt during lunch.

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