fertile

• Qualifie une terre ou un sol capable de produire une végétation ou des récoltes abondantes ; s'emploie aussi métaphoriquement pour décrire un esprit ou une situation riche en idées ou en potentiel.

Describes land or soil that is capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; also used metaphorically to describe a mind or situation rich in ideas or potential.

1. Capable of producing abundant cropsB1formal

   Describes soil or land that is rich in nutrients and capable of supporting abundant plant growth.

   fertile (pour un sol)

   • The fertile soil of the valley produces excellent wheat.
   • Farmers use fertilizers to keep the land fertile.
   • This region is known for its fertile farmland.

   Synonymesarablefecundfruitfulgenerousloamyproductiveprolificrich

   Antonymesaridbarrenimpoverishedinfertilepoorsterileunfertileunproductive

2. Capable of producing offspringB2formal

   Describes an organism, especially a human or animal, that is able to reproduce or have young.

   fertile (sens biologique)

   • The doctor confirmed that she is fertile and can conceive.
   • Fertile animals are essential for breeding programs.
   • The couple sought treatment to improve their fertile years.

   Synonymesfecundfruitfulgenerativeprocreativeproductiveprolific

   Antonymesbarreninfertilesterile

3. Productive or creativeB2formal

   Describes a mind or imagination that is rich and productive, generating many ideas.

   Fécond, productif (esprit, imagination)

   • She has a fertile imagination that produces amazing stories.
   • The artist's fertile mind created many masterpieces.
   • A fertile environment for innovation is crucial for startups.

   Synonymescreativeimaginativeinspiredinventiveoriginalproductiveprolificresourceful

   Antonymesbarrenemptyinfertilesterileunproductive