French Expression · Advanced
arroser seulement la terre
water only the soil
Pronunciation: arroser seulement la terre
Meaning
A natural French expression used to convey: water only the soil.
Example
Arrose seulement la terre, pas les feuilles.
Water only the soil, not the leaves.
Practice tips
- Practice arroser seulement la terre out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for advanced-level learners.