field

• Espace de terre découvert, souvent utilisé pour l'agriculture, le sport ou d'autres activités ; également employé de manière métaphorique pour désigner un domaine de connaissance ou d'expertise.

A noun referring to an open area of land, often used for agriculture, sports, or other activities; also used metaphorically for areas of study or expertise.

1. Open land areaA1formal

   An area of open land used for growing crops or raising animals.

   champ

   • The farmer planted wheat in the field.
   • Cows were grazing in the green field.
   • We walked across the field to reach the village.

   Synonymesacreagefarmlandgrasslandleameadowpaddockpasture

2. Area of study or activityB1formal

   A particular branch of knowledge or professional activity.

   domaine (d'étude ou d'activité)

   • She works in the field of computer science.
   • Medicine is a challenging field.
   • He has expertise in the field of economics.

   Synonymesareabranchdisciplinedomainprovincerealmspecializationspecialtyspheresubject

3. Sports groundA2formal

   An area marked out for playing sports, especially football or athletics.

   Terrain de sport

   • The football match was played on the field.
   • Athletes competed on the track and field.
   • The children ran around the sports field.

   Synonymesarenagroundpitchplaying fieldstadium

4. Domain or sphereB2formal

   A specific area of operation or influence.

   domaine (sphère d'activité)

   • This is outside my field of responsibility.
   • The company dominates the field of renewable energy.
   • She is a leader in her field of research.

   Synonymesareaarenabranchdisciplinedomainprovincerealmspecialtysphereterritory

• Verbe utilisé dans un contexte sportif pour attraper, arrêter ou traiter une balle ou un objet en jeu, et par extension pour faire face à ou gérer quelque chose (comme des questions).

A verb used in sports contexts to catch, stop, or deal with a ball or object in play.

1. Answer or handle questionsB2formal

   To catch and return a ball in sports like baseball or cricket, or to respond to questions.

   Répondre à (des questions)

   • The player fielded the ball perfectly.
   • The politician fielded tough questions from reporters.
   • She fielded customer complaints efficiently.

   Synonymesanswerdeflecthandleparrytake

2. Put into competitionC1formal

   To select and send a team or candidate to compete.

   Aligné une équipe ou un candidat

   • The party fielded a strong candidate for the election.
   • They fielded their best team for the championship.
   • The company fielded a new product in the market.

   Synonymesenternominateproposeput forwardput upsendsubmit