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terrain

ground

noun teh-RAN Less Common

Also means

field

Usage Note

Terrain has a broad range: a plot of land, a sports field, or the (military) terrain. Sur le terrain ('in the field', 'on the ground') is used in military, business, and journalism contexts to mean practical, real-world experience. Gagner du terrain means to gain ground, both literally and figuratively.

Examples

"Ils ont acheté un terrain en campagne."

Natural Translation

They bought a plot of land in the countryside.

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