Collin (en. Collin)

/kɔ.lɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Ground elevation, lower than a hill.

The collin on which the old mill stands offers a beautiful view.

Le collin sur lequel se trouve le vieux moulin offre une belle vue.

Small height of earth.

The children played on the collin behind the house.

Les enfants ont joué sur le collin derrière la maison.

Derived from the Latin 'collinus', which comes from 'collis' meaning hill.

to make a collin

To make a mound of earth.

faire un collin

on the collin

Near a small elevation.

sur le collin

necklace

An object that one wears around the neck.

collier

hill

Ground elevation greater than a collin.

colline

valley

Valley, low region between mountains.

val

In some regions, it refers to a small getaway or a moment of relaxation.

After work, we have a collin in the park.

Après le travail, on fait un collin au parc.

Slang for a small party or gathering.

Tonight, there’s a collin at my place.

Ce soir, il y a un collin chez moi.