le
masculine
sɔl
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Translation
ground; floor
Word origin
From Latin solum ('ground, soil, base'). English soil derives from the same Latin word by way of Old French.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- solum
- English cognates
- soil
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralsols
Examples
casse .
The glass fell and broke on the floor.
glissant, .
The floor is very slippery, watch your step.
région l'agriculture.
This region has very rich soil for farming.
tranquillement .
The cat was sleeping quietly on the floor near the fire.
sec .
This soil is too dry to grow vegetables.
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