Definition

A unit of land measurement that is used in some regions, particularly in Canada and the southern United States, and is approximately equal to 0.4 hectares or 0.85 acres.

Example

The farmer owned several arpent of land where he grew crops.

Conversation

Did you know that an arpent is a French unit of land measurement?

Really? I had no idea it was still used today!

Yeah, it's equal to about 0.85 acres, which is interesting.

That makes sense; I wonder how many people actually know about an arpent.

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Root Explanation

Arpent originates from Old French 'arpen' (meaning a measure of land), which is derived from the Latin 'arpennus' (meaning a piece of land). The word 'arpent' refers to a unit of area used in land measurement, particularly in France.

Memory Tip

Think of 'arpent' as a specific measure of land, connecting it to its Old French roots that signify a piece of land.

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