soil

• Nom désignant la couche superficielle de la terre dans laquelle poussent les plantes, composée d'un mélange de débris organiques, d'argile et de particules rocheuses.

A noun referring to the upper layer of earth in which plants grow, consisting of a mixture of organic remains, clay, and rock particles.

indénombrable

1. Earth or groundA2formal

   The top layer of the earth's surface in which plants grow, consisting of rock and mineral particles mixed with organic matter.

   sol (terre)

   • The farmer tilled the soil before planting the seeds.
   • Rich, dark soil is ideal for growing vegetables.
   • The soil in this region is very sandy.

   Synonymesdirtearthgroundloamtopsoil

2. Territory or landB2formal

   A particular country or region, often used in a political or poetic context.

   territoire, sol national

   • He longed to return to his native soil.
   • The soldiers fought to defend their country's soil.
   • The treaty was signed on foreign soil.

   Synonymescountrygroundhomelandlandnative landterritory

• Verbe désignant l'action de salir ou de devenir sale, souvent avec de la terre, de la suie ou d'autres matières.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something dirty, or to become dirty, often with mud, grime, or other substances.

1. Make dirtyB1formal

   To make something dirty, especially with mud, dirt, or waste.

   Salir

   • The children soiled their clothes while playing in the garden.
   • He accidentally soiled the carpet with red wine.
   • The dog soiled the floor after coming in from the rain.

   Synonymesbefoulbesmirchcontaminatedirtymuddypollutesmudgestainsullytarnish

   Antonymescleanpurifywash

2. Damage reputationB2formal

   To spoil or damage someone's reputation or honor.

   souiller (la réputation)

   • The scandal soiled his reputation in the community.
   • False accusations can soil a person's good name.
   • She refused to soil her integrity by lying.

   Synonymesbesmirchblackendefamedisgracedishonorsmearstainsullytainttarnish

   Antonymesdignifyelevateexaltglorifyhonorrespectuphold