French word terre comes from Proto-Indo-European *tr̥s-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *tr̥s- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| terra | Latin (lat) | the world, the globe, earth as a celestial object. Earth's surface (dry land and sea together; as opposed to the heavens). A land, a region, a country. Earth, soil, dirt. Ground, dry land. |
| terre | Old French (fro) | Earth; soil. Land, property (delimited area). |
| terre | Middle French (frm) | Earth; soil. Land, property (delimited area). |
| terre | French (fra) | Earth; soil. Land, property (delimited area). |