noun
la vallée
valley
Word: vallée
Language: French
Meaning in English: valley
Explanation:
The French word "vallée" refers to a valley, which is a low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it.
Etymology and Parts:
- Pronunciation: /va.le/
- Gender: Feminine (la vallée)
- Derived from Latin vallis meaning valley.
Definitions:
- Geographical feature:
A low-lying landform, indented between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it.
Example: La vallée du Rhône – The Rhône Valley.
Synonyms:
- dépression (depression - more general term for natural low areas)
- creux (hollow or low spot, though broader in use)
Antonyms:
- colline (hill)
- montagne (mountain)
- plateau (plateau - elevated flat area)
In sum, vallée is a common geographical term to describe valleys or lowlands bordered usually by higher ground.
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Examples
Nous marchons dans la vallée.noun
We are walking in the valley.
Les vallées sont très vertes après la pluie.noun
The valleys are very green after the rain.
La vallée devient blanche en hiver.noun
The valley turns white in winter.
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