French word

agricole

Pronunciation

IPA/agʁikɔl/

Meaning

  • adjectiveagricultural

Example

Au marché, on trouve des produits agricoles.

At the market, you can find agricultural products.

Illustration for agricole (agricultural)

More examples

Il travaille dans une entreprise agricole.

He works for an agricultural company.

Core concept

A farm-linked setting or product, from cultivated fields to animal production.

Common phrases

  • produits agricoles

    agricultural products

  • marché agricole

    agricultural market

  • entreprise agricole

    agricultural company

Similar words

rural: Related to the countryside or rural areas.
paysan: Related to peasants or peasant life.
fermier: Related to a farm or farmer.

Definition in French

Qualifie ce qui appartient au secteur agricole, aux exploitations ou aux cultures.

Word origin

The French adjective agricole reflects Latin agricola, built from ager, 'field', and a form related to colere, 'cultivate'.

Usage tips

  • Agricole usually follows the noun in everyday phrases such as produits agricoles, unlike the common English placement of 'agricultural' before a noun.

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