French · Nature & Environment
foret
forest
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A large area covered with trees and undergrowth.
Example
Nous nous promenons dans la foret.
We walk in the forest.
Etymology
'Forêt' derives from the Vulgar Latin 'forestis', meaning 'of the woods'. It has historically been linked to dense areas of trees and natural landscapes.
How & Where It’s Used
'Forêt' is used in both formal and informal contexts, commonly in ecological and environmental discussions in both spoken and written forms.