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    Collines (en. Hills)

    /kɔ.lin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Elevation of land, usually rounded.
    The lush hills surround the village.
    Les collines verdoyantes entourent le village.
    A series of hills.
    We crossed the hills to reach the valley.
    Nous avons traversé les collines pour atteindre la vallée.
    Wavy surface of the earth.
    Hiking on the hills is highly appreciated by nature lovers.
    La randonnée sur les collines est très appréciée des amateurs de nature.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'collina', derived from 'collis' which means hill or mount.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lush hills
    areas of hills covered with lush vegetation.
    collines verdoyantes
    at the top of the hills
    at a high point, often used to refer to the best view.
    au sommet des collines
    going down the hills
    moving down a hill, often speaking of speed or ease.
    descendre les collines
    hillwalking
    activity of walking on hilly terrain.
    randonnée en collines
    wooded hills
    hills that are covered with trees.
    collines boisées

    Related Words

    valley
    Area of lower ground situated between two hills or mountains.
    vallée
    plain
    Large expanse of flat land.
    plaine
    mountain
    Elevation of land higher than a hill.
    montagne
    plateau
    High and relatively flat land.
    plateau
    gorge
    Narrow cleft in the ground, often formed by water.
    ravin

    Slang Meanings

    A rural or remote place.
    We meet in the hills to enjoy the calm.
    On se retrouve sur les collines pour profiter du calme.
    An outdoor party spot.
    They organized a barbecue in the hills.
    Ils ont organisé un barbecue sur les collines.