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terrain

/təˈreɪn/

terrainnoun

terrains

/təˈreɪn/

Translations

terrainSens concret : étendue de terre, surface du sol, relief.

The hikers were prepared for the rough terrain they would encounter on their journey.

Les randonneurs étaient préparés au terrain accidenté qu’ils rencontreraient pendant leur voyage.

Additional translations

domaineSens figuré : champ d’activité, sujet ou secteur de compétence.

Definitions

A stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features.

The hikers were prepared for the rough terrain they would encounter on their journey.

A particular type of land surface, such as desert, forest, or mountain.

The military vehicles were designed to handle all types of terrain.

An area or sphere of activity, experience, or subject matter; territory in a figurative sense.

The debate ventured into unfamiliar terrain for most of the participants.

Synonyms

terrainadjective

/təˈreɪn/

Used attributively to modify another noun, especially in technical contexts (e.g., "terrain analysis").

Translations

topographiqueEmploi géographique et cartographique.

Accurate terrain data are essential for designing the pipeline route.

Des données topographiques précises sont essentielles pour concevoir l’itinéraire du pipeline.

Definitions

Relating to or suitable for a particular type of land surface.

Accurate terrain data are essential for designing the pipeline route.