le terroir
/tɛ.ʁwaʁ/ noun · masculine B2- Area of natural land considered in terms of agriculture.
- Expanse of natural land or soil possessing shared physical properties which affect how it can be exploited. · terroir de graviers gravelly soil
- Geographic area or region encompassing cultivated land characterized by a unique combination of agricultural, cultural and historical properties. · le terroir de vallée du Rhône the land of the Rhône Valley· Les terroirs de Franche-Comté sont connus pour leurs fromages. The agricultural lands of Franche-Comté are famous for their cheeses.
- The extent of land cultivated by a rural community.
- Area considered in terms of local particularities in culture and tradition; region. · accent du terroir regional accent
- An individual's place of origin; homeland; background.
- The traditional pastoral landscape exemplifying the nation-state.
Plural terroirs
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Mais je vous pardonne : on ne peut pas être fils de girondin et ne pas conserver un goût de terroir. »
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