Grottes (en. Caves)

ɡʁɔt

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Natural underground cavity.

The Lascaux caves are famous for their prehistoric paintings.

Les grottes de Lascaux sont célèbres pour leurs peintures préhistoriques.

A set of cavities and formations that are found underground.

We explored a network of caves in the mountains.

Nous avons exploré un réseau de grottes dans les montagnes.

Dark and mysterious places often associated with legends.

The cave is surrounded by myths and ancient tales.

La grotte est entourée de mythes et de contes anciens.

From the Latin 'caverna', meaning 'cave'.

explore caves

To visit and discover underground cavities.

explorer des grottes

ice caves

Caves filled with ice, often found in polar regions.

grottes de glace

prehistoric caves

Caves inhabited by prehistoric humans, often adorned with paintings.

grottes préhistoriques

cavern

Large cave, often larger than a simple cave.

caverne

stalactite

Mineral formation that hangs from the ceiling of a cave.

stalactite

stalagmite

Mineral formation that forms on the floor of a cave.

stalagmite

Term used to designate a hidden or secret place.

We meet in the cave to discuss our plans.

On se retrouve dans la grotte pour discuter de nos projets.