terrestrial

• Qui se rapporte à la Terre ou à la terre ferme ; utilisé pour décrire ce qui vit sur la terre ou provient de la terre, par opposition à l'eau ou à l'air.

Relating to the Earth or land; used to describe things that live on or originate from land rather than water or air.

1. Relating to landB2formalscientific

   Of or relating to the land, as opposed to the sea or air.

   terrestre (relatif à la terre ferme)

   • Terrestrial animals include mammals and reptiles.
   • The study focused on terrestrial ecosystems.
   • Terrestrial habitats are different from aquatic ones.

   Synonymesearthlytelluriantelluricterrene

   Antonymesaerialaquaticcelestialmarine

2. Relating to EarthB2formalscientific

   Of or relating to the planet Earth or its inhabitants.

   terrestre (relatif à la planète Terre)

   • Terrestrial life forms are adapted to Earth's gravity.
   • The terrestrial environment is constantly changing.
   • Scientists study terrestrial phenomena like earthquakes.

   Synonymesearthlytelluricterreneworldly

   Antonymesalienextraterrestrial

3. Living on landB2formalscientific

   Operating, living, or growing on land.

   terrestre (qui vit sur terre)

   • Terrestrial plants have roots that anchor them in soil.
   • Many terrestrial birds build nests on the ground.
   • The terrestrial phase of the frog's life cycle begins after metamorphosis.

   Synonymesearthbound

   Antonymesaerialaquaticarborealmarineoceanic

4. C1formal

   Concerned with the world or worldly matters, as opposed to spiritual or celestial.

   Choses terrestres

   • He focused on terrestrial affairs rather than religious ones.
   • The philosopher discussed terrestrial concerns like politics and economics.
   • Terrestrial ambitions often overshadow spiritual growth.

   Synonymesearthlymaterialmundaneseculartemporalworldly

   Antonymescelestialotherworldlyspiritual

5. Of this earthC1formal

   Belonging to or characteristic of this world; earthly.

   terrestre (sens « de ce monde »)

   • The concept of terrestrial paradise is found in many cultures.
   • Terrestrial pleasures are temporary compared to eternal ones.
   • He had a terrestrial view of human existence.

   Synonymesearthlymundanesublunarytelluriantelluricworldly

   Antonymescelestial