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How do you say "field" in French?
le terrain
In French, "field" is le terrain.
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Pronunciation
To pronounce terrain, remember that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled.
Grammar notes
le terrain is masculine. Its plural is champs.
Example sentence
Les chevaux paîtraient dans le champ ouvert.
The horses grazed in the open field.
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How to remember le terrain
Chain terrain to a rhyme or a joke about a field so your brain has two hooks instead of one.
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Questions about le terrain
How do you pronounce le terrain?
To pronounce terrain, remember that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled.
Is le terrain masculine or feminine?
le terrain is masculine. le terrain is masculine. Its plural is champs.
How is le terrain used in French?
le terrain is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Les chevaux paîtraient dans le champ ouvert. (The horses grazed in the open field.).
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