French word

irrigation

Pronunciation

IPA/iʁigasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounirrigation

Example

Nous avons installé un système d'irrigation automatique.

We installed an automatic irrigation system.

Illustration for irrigation (irrigation)

More examples

L'irrigation du jardin se fait souvent le matin ou le soir.

Irrigation of the garden often takes place in the morning or evening.

Core concept

Water deliberately routed through pipes or channels to keep cultivated land productive, including the system that carries it.

Common phrases

  • irrigation du jardin

    irrigation of the garden

  • système d'irrigation

    irrigation system

Similar words

arrosage: The watering of household or garden plants, or the device used for it.
canalisation: An arrangement of pipes that transports water.

Definition in French

Action d'apporter de l'eau à des terres cultivées pour favoriser la croissance des plantes, et terme pour les installations ou systèmes qui assurent cet apport.

Word origin

French irrigation comes from Latin irrigatio, from irrigare, meaning to water or moisten, formed with in- and rigare.

Usage tips

  • Irrigation is mainly used for agricultural watering, while arrosage is more usual for watering gardens, plants, or lawns.

Related words

  • irriguerirrigateverb
  • irrigéirrigatedadjective

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