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    Grandlieu (en. Big place)

    /ɡʁɑ̃.ljø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A large expanse of water, often swampy.
    The grandlieu is an important habitat for migratory birds.
    Le grandlieu est un habitat important pour les oiseaux migrateurs.
    Wetland where water and vegetation mix.
    The grandlieux house a rich biodiversity.
    Les grandlieux abritent une biodiversité riche.

    Etymology

    The term 'grandlieu' comes from Old French, where 'grand' means 'large' and 'lieu' refers to 'place' or 'space'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in the grandlieu
    in a large expanse of water or a swamp.
    dans le grandlieu
    grandlieu ecosystem
    it refers to the whole of organisms and their environment in a vast expanse of water.
    écosystème de grandlieu

    Related Words

    swamp
    Flooded area, often rich in biodiversity.
    marais
    pond
    Small body of freshwater or stagnant water.
    étang
    biodiversity
    Variety of living species in a given habitat.
    biodiversité

    Slang Meanings

    In slang, used to refer to a vast or inaccessible place.
    This corner is a grandlieu, no one ventures there!
    Ce coin, c'est un grandlieu, personne ne s'y aventure!
    Refers to wild and free living.
    He prefers to live in the grandlieu rather than in the city.
    Il préfère vivre dans le grandlieu plutôt que dans la ville.