champ
field
The French word for 'field' is 'champ'. It can be used in multiple contexts, similar to English. For example, you can use 'champ' to reference a physical field (e.g. I am standing in the 'champ') or a field of study (e.g. he is an expert in his 'champ'). Use it as you use 'field' in English.
Example sentences using: champ
C'est le champ de bataille de l'ancienne guerre.
This is the battlefield of the old war.
This sentence describes a specific place - a battlefield from an old war. In this context, 'champ' translates to 'field'.
Le champ de maïs est prêt pour la récolte.
The cornfield is ready for harvest.
In this phrase, 'champ' means 'field' and is used to describe a specific area of land designated for growing corn.
Il est le champ de mes rêves.
He is the field of my dreams.
This is a metaphorical use of 'champ' which translates to 'field'. Here, it personifies the subject as the entirety of the speaker's dreams.
Nous avons visité le champ de lavande en Provence.
We visited the lavender field in Provence.
This sentence talks about a visit to a specific location - a lavender field in Provence. Here, 'champ' is translated as 'field'.
Le champ électromagnétique est intense.
The electromagnetic field is intense.
In this context, 'champ' translates to 'field'. The sentence talks about the intensity of an electromagnetic field.
Il est tombé sur le champ de bataille.
He fell on the battlefield.
This sentence is about someone who 'fell', likely meaning they were injured or killed, on a battlefield. 'Champ' is translated as 'field' in this context.
Le champ de fleurs est en pleine floraison.
The flower field is in full bloom.
The sentence describes a field of flowers that is in full bloom. Here, 'champ' means 'field'.
Ce domaine est mon champ d'expertise.
This area is my field of expertise.
In this sentence, 'champ' translates to 'field'. It is used metaphorically to denote the area or discipline in which the speaker is highly knowledgeable.
Le nouveau champ de bleuets est prêt à être cueilli.
The new blueberry field is ready to be picked.
In this context, 'champ' means 'field'. The sentence is about a new blueberry field ready for harvesting.
La vue sur le champ depuis la fenêtre est magnifique.
The view of the field from the window is beautiful.
In this context, 'champ' is also translated as 'field'. It is used to describe a beautiful scene seen from a window.