la colline
hill
C'est une petite élévation de terre, moins haute qu'une montagne.
Word: colline
Meaning:
The French word "colline" means "hill" in English.
Explanation:
- A hill is a natural elevation of the earth's surface, smaller than a mountain.
- It is usually a rounded, raised area of land that is higher than the surrounding terrain.
Etymology:
- The word "colline" comes from the Latin "collis", which also means "hill."
Synonyms:
- Butte (though this can mean a small isolated hill or mound)
- Monticule (small hill, mound)
Antonyms:
- Vallée (valley) – a low area of land between hills or mountains.
- Dépression (depression or lowland)
Usage:
Colline is commonly used in both geography and everyday language when referring to elevated landforms that are relatively low compared to mountains.
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Examples
Nous marchons jusqu'à la colline pour admirer la vue.noun
We are walking up to the hill to admire the view.
Les enfants pique-niquaient sur la colline en été.noun
The children were having a picnic on the hill in summer.
Au sommet de la colline, il y a une vieille tour en pierre.noun
At the top of the hill, there is an old stone tower.
Des vaches broutaient tranquillement près de la colline ce matin.noun
Cows were grazing peacefully near the hill this morning.
Elles montent sur la colline.noun
They are climbing the hill.
Nous marchons jusqu'à la colline.noun
We are walking to the hill.
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