organic

• Qualifie ce qui provient d'un organisme vivant ou qui s'y rapporte, ou ce qui est cultivé sans produits chimiques de synthèse.

Describes something derived from living matter, or relating to or derived from living organisms. Also used to describe farming methods without synthetic chemicals.

1. Food productionA2formalculinary

   Produced without the use of artificial chemicals, pesticides, or fertilizers.

   Agriculture biologique / Production biologique

   • She only buys organic vegetables from the market.
   • Organic farming is better for the environment.
   • This restaurant serves organic chicken.

   Antonymeschemicalconventionalsynthetic

2. Living matterB2formalscientific

   Relating to or derived from living organisms.

   organique (relatif aux organismes vivants)

   • Organic compounds contain carbon atoms.
   • The soil is rich in organic matter.
   • Scientists study organic chemistry to understand life processes.

   Synonymesbiologicalbiotic

   Antonymesinorganic

3. Natural developmentB2formal

   Happening or developing naturally, without artificial intervention.

   Développement naturel

   • The company's growth was organic, not through acquisitions.
   • The design evolved in an organic way over time.
   • Organic change is often more sustainable than forced change.

   Synonymesgradualnaturalspontaneousunforcedunplanned

   Antonymesartificialcontrivedmanufacturedsyntheticunnatural

• Nom désignant un engrais ou une substance fertilisante d'origine animale ou végétale, ainsi que la matière organique utilisée en agriculture ou en jardinage.

A noun referring to a fertilizer derived from animal or vegetable matter.

1. Natural fertilizerB2formal

   A substance derived from animal or vegetable matter used to enrich soil.

   Engrais organique

   • Farmers often use organic to improve crop yields.
   • The garden was treated with organic instead of synthetic chemicals.
   • Organic provides essential nutrients to the soil naturally.

   Synonymescompostguanohumusmanure