marais
French → English
(geography) Marsh: a low-lying area of land that is flooded or permanently waterlogged.
Les oiseaux migrateurs trouvent souvent refuge dans le marais pendant l'hiver.
(English) Migratory birds often find refuge in the marsh during the winter.
Les agriculteurs ont dû drainer le marais pour pouvoir cultiver ces terres humides.
(English) The farmers had to drain the swamp to be able to cultivate these wetlands.
(horticulture) Market garden: a plot of fertile land used specifically for growing vegetables.
Ce quartier historique de Paris était autrefois couvert de marais pour nourrir la ville.
(English) This historic district of Paris was once covered in market gardens to feed the city.
Le sol riche du marais permet de récolter des légumes de grande qualité.
(English) The rich soil of the market garden allows for the harvest of high-quality vegetables.
Entry ID: fr:en:marais · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary