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topsoil

/ˈtɒp.sɔɪl/

/ˈtɑp.sɔɪl/

Translations

topsoilnoun

topsoils

terre végétaleTerme courant en jardinage et en aménagement paysager.

Farmers often add compost to the topsoil to improve its fertility.

Les agriculteurs ajoutent souvent du compost à la terre végétale pour améliorer sa fertilité.

Additional translations

terre arablePlus fréquent en contexte agricole; peut désigner la couche superficielle fertile du sol.

Synonyms

upper soil

surface soil

humus

earth

top layer

topsoilverb

topsoiled

Past Simple

topsoiled

Past Participle

topsoiling

Gerund

Transitive verb meaning "to cover with topsoil."

recouvrir de terre végétaleVerbe technique, surtout en jardinage, paysagisme et travaux de terrassement.

They topsoiled the garden before planting the shrubs.

Ils ont recouvert le jardin de terre végétale avant de planter les arbustes.

Synonyms

mulch

surface

overlay

add topsoil

apply topsoil

cover with topsoil

dress (with soil)

top-dress

topsoiladjective

/ˈtɒp.sɔɪl/

/ˈtɑp.sɔɪl/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to the upper layer of soil (e.g., "topsoil moisture").

de la terre végétaleS’emploie pour qualifier ce qui concerne la couche superficielle fertile du sol.

Topsoil erosion is a major environmental concern.

L’érosion de la terre végétale est une préoccupation environnementale majeure.

Synonyms

Definitions

topsoilnoun

The uppermost layer of soil, which is rich in organic material and nutrients, and is crucial for plant growth.

Farmers often add compost to the topsoil to improve its fertility.

Soil that is transported or sold commercially for use in gardening or landscaping.

The landscaper ordered several bags of topsoil for the flower beds.

topsoilverb

To cover (land or an area) with a layer of topsoil.

They topsoiled the garden before planting the shrubs.

topsoiladjective

Relating to or characteristic of the uppermost layer of soil.

Topsoil erosion is a major environmental concern.