noun
le engrais
fertilizer
Substance que l’on met dans la terre pour aider les plantes à mieux pousser.
Word: engrais
Meaning:
In French, "engrais" means fertilizer or manure. It refers to any substance added to soil or plants to supply one or more nutrients essential to the growth of plants.
Details:
- It is a masculine noun in plural form that is also used as singular (e.g., "un engrais").
- The word "engrais" comes from the verb engraisser, which means "to fatten" or "to enrich," relating to enhancing soil fertility.
Parts:
- en- (prefix meaning "in")
- grais (related to "grease" or "fat," etymologically connected to richness)
Synonyms:
- fertilisant
- amendement (soil amendment, more general)
- fumier (manure)
Antonyms:
- pesticide (opposite in function, though different category)
- herbicide (not exactly an antonym, but contrasting in agricultural use)
Usage contexts:
- Agricultural: to promote crop growth
- Gardening: used by gardeners to improve soil quality
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Examples
Le fermier met de l'engrais sur les plantes.noun
The farmer puts fertilizer on the plants.
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