French Conversation · Level 134
30 words
French word
terrestre
Pronunciation
IPA/tɛʁɛstʁ/
Meaning
- adjectiveland-based
Example
La faune terrestre est riche dans cette région.
The region has a rich variety of land-based wildlife.
More examples
L'écosystème terrestre est fragile face aux changements climatiques.
The terrestrial ecosystem is fragile in the face of climate change.
Core concept
A living thing or activity on solid ground, contrasted with the sea and the sky.
Common phrases
faune terrestre
land-dwelling fauna
écosystème terrestre
terrestrial ecosystem
Similar words
marin: Related to the sea or occurring at sea.
aérien: Located in the air or relating to the atmosphere.
souterrain: Located underground or beneath the ground.
Definition in French
Qui se situe sur la surface du globe ou de son sol, opposé à ce qui est marin ou aérien.
Word origin
The Latin adjective terrestris, based on terra 'earth', supplied French with terrestre through learned vocabulary.
Usage tips
- Terrestre agrees in number but not gender: the singular form is terrestre for both masculine and feminine, while the plural is terrestres.