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Earth (the planet)
the world
Nous devons protéger la terre si nous voulons préserver la vie.
We must protect the Earth if we want to preserve life.
soil
dirt
ground
land (the surface of the earth)
Fais attention, tu as de la terre sur tes chaussures.
Be careful, you have dirt on your shoes.
earth, ground (electrical grounding)
Il faut raccorder la prise à la terre pour éviter les risques.
You must connect the outlet to ground to avoid risks.
Notes
GENERAL INFO
Terre is a feminine noun meaning "earth" (the planet), "land," or "soil."
USAGE
It's used for the planet ("La Terre tourne"), ground/soil ("cultiver la terre"), or a specific piece of land ("ses terres agricoles"). You can also say "par terre" (on the ground).
TRAPS
Distinguish between "La Terre" (the planet, capitalized) and "une terre" (soil/land). Do not confuse it with "monde" (world/people), which has a broader meaning than just the physical ground.