Earth in French
Earth in French is Terre, terre, sol — Earth means the planet we live on, third from the Sun.
Earth in French
Terre
The third planet of the Solar System; the world upon which humans live.
terre
(uncountable) Soil.
sol
(uncountable) Soil.
terre
terrier
The lair or den (as a hole in the ground) of an animal such as a fox.
mettre à la terre
(UK, transitive) To connect electrically to the earth.
relier à la terre
(UK, transitive) To connect electrically to the earth.
enterrer
(transitive) To hide, or cause to hide, in the earth; to chase into a burrow or den.
What does "Earth" mean?
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name The planet we live on, third from the Sun.
"Earth is the only known planet with life."
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noun Soil or ground; loose dirt.
"The gardener turned over the earth before planting seeds."
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noun The ground or land, as opposed to sky or sea.
"The plane finally touched down on solid earth."
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noun A connection to the ground in an electrical circuit (British English for "ground").
"Make sure the wire is properly connected to earth before switching it on."
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Earth in a sentence
- Earth is the only known planet with life.
- The satellite sends images of Earth back every hour.
- The gardener turned over the earth before planting seeds.
- A layer of dark earth covered the old ruins.
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What is "Earth" in French?
"Earth" in French is Terre, terre, sol. Earth means: The planet we live on, third from the Sun.
How do you use "Earth" in a sentence?
Example: "Earth is the only known planet with life." In French, "Earth" is Terre, terre, sol.
Are there other ways to say "Earth" in French?
Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "Earth": Terre, terre, sol, terrier, mettre à la terre, relier à la terre.
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