land

/lˈænd/

/ˈɫænd/

Land

terre

the earth's surface where it is not under water

Synonymes : dry land

terre

a specific area of ground owned by someone

terre

an area of ground used for farming

Synonymes : ground

to land

MAIN VERB

atterrir

to arrive and rest on the ground or another surface after being in the air

Synonymes : set down

1.1

faire atterrir

to safely bring an aircraft down to the ground or the surface of water

Synonymes : bring down

gagner

to succeed in something, such as getting a job, achieving something, etc.

Exemples

1. During the economic boom, many professionals were landing plum jobs with attractive benefits.

2. A few weeks later, I landed my dream job.

3. The land dropped steeply away into a small valley.

4. Farmers cleared the land in order to raise cattle.