English–French
“land-based” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/tɛʁɛstʁ/
Example
La faune terrestre est riche dans cette région.
The region has a rich variety of land-based wildlife.
How to say “land-based” in French
“Land-based” in French is terrestre.
A living thing or activity on solid ground, contrasted with the sea and the sky.
Example sentences with terrestre
L'écosystème terrestre est fragile face aux changements climatiques.
The terrestrial ecosystem is fragile in the face of climate change.
Tips for using terrestre
- Terrestre agrees in number but not gender: the singular form is terrestre for both masculine and feminine, while the plural is terrestres.