foret
/fɔ.ʁɛ/
Part of Speech: noun (feminine)
FR
A large area of land covered densely with trees and undergrowth; a forest.
Nous nous sommes promenés dans la forêt pendant des heures.
We walked in the forest for hours.
Etymology
Derived from Old French forest, from Medieval Latin forestis (silva) meaning 'open wood', likely of Germanic origin related to the word 'foris' meaning 'outside', referring to an enclosed royal hunting ground outside settled areas.
Memory Aid
Think of 'foray' — you go on a foray into the forest.
Quick answers
What does foret mean?
foret means: A large area of land covered densely with trees and undergrowth; a forest.
How do you pronounce foret?
foret: /fɔ.ʁɛ/
How is foret used in a sentence?
Nous nous sommes promenés dans la forêt pendant des heures.