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    Butte (en. Hillock)

    byt

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A butte is a rise in the land, generally isolated, that stands above its surroundings.
    We climbed the butte to enjoy the view.
    Nous avons gravi la butte pour profiter de la vue.
    A butte can also refer to a mound created by humans or natural processes.
    The garbage mound was covered with soil.
    La butte d'ordures a été recouverte de terre.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'butte', deriving from Latin 'buta', meaning 'mound' or 'small hill'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to find oneself on the mound
    to find oneself in a precarious or difficult situation.
    se retrouver sur la butte
    to place at risk
    to expose something to danger or criticism.
    mettre en butte
    to come down from the mound
    to return to a normal situation after a difficult period.
    descendre de la butte

    Related Words

    hill
    Elevation of modest size.
    colline
    slope
    Slope of terrain.
    pente
    valley
    Low area between hills or mountains.
    vallée

    Slang Meanings

    Fifth social subculture.
    In our neighborhood, it's said that trendy places are 'buttes'.
    Dans notre quartier, on dit que les endroits branchés sont des 'buttes'.
    To have a big mound.
    He has a big mound, but he's always in the loop.
    Il a une grosse butte, mais il est toujours dans le coup.