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"Farmer" in French: agriculteur / agricultrice
l'agriculteur / l'agricultrice
Farmer in French is often l'agriculteur or l'agricultrice. Fermier / fermière is also used, sometimes more traditional or for a farm tenant. For this word, start with agriculteur / agricultrice.
Market stall
L'agriculteur vend ses légumes chaque samedi.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce agriculteur / agricultrice
Say it
a-gree-kul-TUR
/a.ɡʁi.kyl.tœʁ/
Agriculteur: a-gree-kul-TUR. Agricultrice: a-gree-kul-TREESS.
"Farmer" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'agriculteur | the farmer (m) Male farmer. | Male farmer. |
| l'agricultrice | the farmer (f) Female farmer. | Female farmer. |
| le fermier / la fermière | the farmer Also common, farm-focused. | Also common, farm-focused. |
| une exploitation agricole | a farm / farm business Related term. | Related term. |
How to use agriculteur / agricultrice in real life
- 1Market stall
L'agriculteur vend ses légumes chaque samedi.
The farmer sells his vegetables every Saturday.
L'agriculteur.
- 2News
L'agricultrice explique sa saison difficile.
The farmer explains her tough season.
Agricultrice feminine.
- 3Career talk
Mon oncle est agriculteur en Bretagne.
My uncle is a farmer in Brittany.
Est agriculteur.
Mistakes English speakers make with agriculteur / agricultrice
Incorrect: Elle est agriculteur.
Correct: Elle est agricultrice.
Use agricultrice for a woman.
Incorrect: Le farmer vend du lait.
Correct: L'agriculteur vend du lait.
Use agriculteur / agricultrice.
Good to know
French farmers' markets (marchés) put producteurs front and center. Agriculteurs appear often in news about prices and climate.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a farmers' market
ChatPal
Cet agriculteur a de belles tomates.
This farmer has beautiful tomatoes.
You
Oui, l'agriculteur m'a donné une recette.
Yes — the farmer gave me a recipe.
ChatPal
On remercie aussi l'agricultrice à côté.
Let's also thank the farmer next door.
You
Bien sûr, ses fromages sont top.
Of course — her cheeses are great.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Farmer" in French
How do you say farmer in French?
L'agriculteur / l'agricultrice; also fermier / fermière.
Agriculteur or fermier?
Both mean farmer; agriculteur is the standard job title.
What is the feminine form?
Agricultrice (or fermière).
How do you pronounce agriculteur?
a-gree-kul-TUR.
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