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furrow

/ˈfʌrəʊ/

/ˈfɜːroʊ/

furrownoun

furrows

/ˈfʌrəʊ/

/ˈfɜːroʊ/

Translations

sillon

The farmer walked along the furrow, dropping seeds into the soil.

Le fermier marchait le long du sillon, déposant des graines dans la terre.

Additional translations

ridePour une ligne profonde sur le front ou le visage.

Definitions

A long, narrow trench made in the ground by a plow, especially for planting seeds or for irrigation.

The farmer walked along the furrow, dropping seeds into the soil.

A deep wrinkle or line in the skin, especially on the forehead.

Worry had etched a permanent furrow on his brow.

Synonyms

furrowverb

furrowed

Past Simple

furrowed

Past Participle

furrowing

Gerund

/ˈfʌrəʊ/

/ˈfɜːroʊ/

Translations

sillonnerPour tracer des sillons dans le sol ou créer des rainures.

The farmer furrowed the field to prepare it for planting.

Le fermier a sillonné le champ pour le préparer à la plantation.

Additional translations

froncerSurtout avec les sourcils ou le front, sous l'effet de la concentration ou du souci.

Definitions

To make a groove, wrinkle, or line in something, especially the surface of the ground or the skin.

The farmer furrowed the field to prepare it for planting.

To wrinkle or crease, especially the forehead or brow, often as a result of concentration or worry.

She furrowed her brow in deep thought.

Synonyms

furrowadjective

/ˈfʌr.əʊ/

/ˈfɜːr.oʊ/

Used attributively before another noun to denote something related to or designed for a furrow.

Translations

à sillonsEmploi attributif ou technique, notamment en agriculture et irrigation.

The farm uses a furrow irrigation system to conserve water.

La ferme utilise un système d'irrigation à sillons pour économiser l'eau.

Definitions

Attributive: relating to, formed in, or designed for a furrow.

The farm uses a furrow irrigation system to conserve water.