noun
la falaise
cliff
Grande paroi rocheuse verticale ou très raide, souvent située au bord de la mer ou d’une vallée.
Falaise is a French noun which means cliff in English.
Explanation:
- A "falaise" refers to a steep rock face, typically found along coasts, rivers, or mountainous regions. It often denotes a vertical or near-vertical natural formation of rock and earth.
Parts of the word:
- The word "falaise" does not break into smaller meaningful parts commonly used in French; it is a standalone noun.
Synonyms in French:
- Roc (rock/cliff)
- Corniche (cliff, especially a narrow flat ledge or road along the side of a cliff)
- Escarpement (escarpment)
Antonyms in French:
- Plaine (plain) – an opposite type of terrain that's flat and low-lying
- Vallée (valley)
Summary:
- "Falaise" = steep cliff or rock face, mainly natural and prominent in geography.
- Used to describe geography especially coastal or mountainous landscapes where the ground suddenly drops off.
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Examples
Nous marchons près de la falaise.noun
We are walking near the cliff.
La falaise était cachée par le brouillard ce matin.noun
The cliff was hidden by the fog this morning.
Des falaises immenses bordaient la côte.noun
Immense cliffs bordered the coast.
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