French Conversation · Level 32
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French word
territoire
Pronunciation
IPA/tɛʁitwaʁ/
Meaning
- masculine nounarea
Example
Cette entreprise livre dans tout le territoire.
This company delivers throughout the entire area.
More examples
Les entreprises locales fournissent des services sur le territoire.
Local businesses provide services in the area.
Core concept
A stretch of land or a sphere of activity marked by control, influence, or regular use.
Common phrases
sur le territoire
in the area
dans tout le territoire
throughout the area
le territoire national
the national territory
Similar words
région: A broad geographical or administrative area of land.
zone: A limited area defined by a particular use or characteristic.
secteur: An area or field classified by economic activity or type of work.
province: An administrative region within a state.
Definition in French
Espace réel ou symbolique où une personne, un groupe ou une institution exerce son pouvoir, son influence ou ses activités.
Word origin
The French noun territoire developed from Latin territorium, which referred to land or a district and was built from terra, meaning land.
Usage tips
- Territoire is masculine, so standard forms include le territoire, un territoire, and les territoires.
Other meanings
- territorynoun
- domainnoun
- jurisdictionnoun
Opposites
- extérieurexteriornoun
Related words
- territorialterritorialadjective
- territorialementterritoriallyadverb