territory

territoire

Zone qu'une personne, un animal ou un groupe possède, contrôle ou considère comme sienne.

En anglais simple : An area of land that a person, animal, or group owns, controls, or claims as theirs.

• The dog defended its territory.
• The army moved into enemy territory.
• Two countries claim the same territory near the border.

Synonymes : land, domain

Expressions courantes : enemy territory, defend territory, claim territory

territoire

Vaste espace terrestre, notamment lorsqu'il appartient à un pays ou se trouve sous son contrôle.

En anglais simple : A large area of land, especially one belonging to or controlled by a country.

• The island is a British territory.
• The army crossed into enemy territory.
• Several territories gained independence last century.

Synonymes : region, area

Expressions courantes : national territory, disputed territory, overseas territory

domaine, territoire

Domaine de responsabilité, de pouvoir ou d'activité que quelqu'un considère comme le sien.

En anglais simple : An area of responsibility, power, or activity that someone considers their own.

• Sales is her territory.
• He felt that the new manager was invading his territory.
• Each department fiercely protected its territory during the reorganization.

Synonymes : domain, province, sphere

Expressions courantes : someone’s territory, protect your territory, invade someone’s territory