English–French

“terroir” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/tɛʁwaʁ/

Example

Le terroir de cette région est reconnu.

The terroir of this region is well known.

Illustration for terroir (terroir)

How to say “terroir” in French

“Terroir” in French is terroir.

A region's soil and climate working together with inherited skills to give its produce a local identity.

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

Example sentences with terroir

Le terroir viticole donne un vin caractéristique.

The wine-growing terroir produces a distinctive wine.

Tips for using terroir

  • Terroir means more than a product's origin because it includes environmental conditions and human practices tied to that place.

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