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soil in French

soil in French is souillure, terre, sol — soil means the loose top layer of earth in which plants grow, made up of minerals, organic matter, and nutrients.

soil in French

souillure
noun
(uncountable, euphemistic) Faeces or urine etc. when found on clothes.
terre
noun
sol
noun
terre
noun
Country or territory.
territoire
noun
Country or territory.
salir
verb
souiller
verb

What does "soil" mean?

  1. noun The loose top layer of earth in which plants grow, made up of minerals, organic matter, and nutrients.
    "Good soil is essential for a healthy vegetable garden."
  2. noun A country or territory, especially in phrases about national land.
    "It was the first time enemy troops had set foot on home soil."
  3. verb To make dirty; to stain.
    "Try not to soil the tablecloth with those markers."

soil in a sentence

  • Good soil is essential for a healthy vegetable garden.
  • Heavy rain had washed a lot of topsoil down the hillside.
  • It was the first time enemy troops had set foot on home soil.
  • Try not to soil the tablecloth with those markers.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "soil" in French?

"soil" in French is souillure, terre, sol. soil means: The loose top layer of earth in which plants grow, made up of minerals, organic matter, and nutrients.

How do you use "soil" in a sentence?

Example: "Good soil is essential for a healthy vegetable garden." In French, "soil" is souillure, terre, sol.

Are there other ways to say "soil" in French?

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "soil": souillure, terre, sol, territoire, salir, souiller.

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