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    Gordes (en. Gordes)

    /ɡɔʁd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A mass of earth or rocks that forms a rise.
    The gordes of the Provençal landscape are impressive.
    Les gordes du paysage provençal sont impressionnantes.
    A type of gentle mountain.
    We climbed the gordes to admire the view.
    Nous avons escaladé les gordes pour admirer la vue.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'gorde', meaning a rise in the terrain.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to climb a gorde
    To ascend a small hill.
    monter une gorde
    to be on the gorde
    To be in a high place.
    être sur la gorde

    Related Words

    hill
    Natural elevation of the terrain, generally lower than a mountain.
    colline
    mound
    Small elevation, a kind of small hill.
    monticule

    Slang Meanings

    To feel elevated or superior.
    He thinks he's the king, always on his gorde.
    Il se prend pour le roi, toujours sur sa gordes.
    A place where one feels comfortable or good.
    This café is my gorde, I love spending time there.
    Ce café, c'est ma gordes, j'adore y passer du temps.