English–French

“humus” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ymys/

Example

On ajoute de l'humus au potager chaque printemps.

We add humus to the vegetable garden every spring.

Illustration for humus (humus)

How to say “humus” in French

“Humus” in French is humus.

A dark, crumbly reserve in the soil that holds moisture and steadily supports plant growth.

Full entry for humus: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with humus

Les feuilles mortes contribuent à l'humus du jardin.

Dead leaves contribute to the garden's humus.

Tips for using humus

  • Humus is masculine, so standard forms include l'humus, un humus, and de l'humus.

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