compost in French
compost in French is compost, composter — compost means decayed organic matter, such as food scraps and garden waste, used to enrich soil.
compost in French
compost
The decayed remains of organic matter that has rotted into a natural fertilizer.
composter
To produce compost, let organic matter decay into fertilizer.
What does "compost" mean?
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noun Decayed organic matter, such as food scraps and garden waste, used to enrich soil.
"We add kitchen scraps to the compost every week."
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verb To turn organic waste into fertilizer by letting it decompose.
"They compost all their vegetable peelings instead of throwing them away."
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compost in a sentence
- We add kitchen scraps to the compost every week.
- They compost all their vegetable peelings instead of throwing them away.
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What is "compost" in French?
"compost" in French is compost, composter. compost means: Decayed organic matter, such as food scraps and garden waste, used to enrich soil.
How do you use "compost" in a sentence?
Example: "We add kitchen scraps to the compost every week." In French, "compost" is compost, composter.
Are there other ways to say "compost" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "compost": compost, composter.
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