No. 9,964 in French
friche
"Friche" means fallow land or uncultivated land.
In a sentence
La parcelle de terrain est devenue une friche après des années de négligence.
The plot of land has become a wasteland after years of neglect.
The term 'friche' refers to land that has fallen out of use or cultivation.
Nous avons décidé de transformer la friche industrielle en un parc communautaire.
We decided to convert the industrial wasteland into a community park.
Here, 'friche' denotes an abandoned industrial area, emphasizing its potential for reuse.
La friche culturelle accueille des artistes pour leur permettre de s'exprimer.
The cultural wasteland hosts artists to allow them to express themselves.
In this usage, 'friche' metaphorically describes an unused or neglected space dedicated to the arts.
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