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    L'himalaya (en. The himalayas)

    /li i.ma.la.ja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Mountain range in Asia, extending across several countries, including Nepal, India, and Tibet.
    Mount Everest, the highest point of the Himalayas, is a challenge for climbers.
    Le mont Everest, le point culminant de l'Himalaya, est un défi pour les alpinistes.
    Geological and ecological characteristics of this mountainous region.
    The biodiversity of the Himalayas is unique and very rich.
    La biodiversité de l'Himalaya est unique et très riche.
    Cultural and historical region related to the populations living in the mountains.
    The Himalayas is also the cradle of many cultures and religions.
    L'Himalaya est aussi le berceau de nombreuses cultures et religions.

    Etymology

    The term 'Himalaya' comes from the Sanskrit 'Himalaya', which means 'abode of snow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in the Himalayas
    in reference to the Himalayas, often used to evoke adventures or natural landscapes.
    à l'himalaya

    Related Words

    Himalayan
    related to the Himalayas.
    Himalayen
    Everest
    the highest peak of the Himalayas.
    Everest
    Bengal tiger
    animal species found in certain regions of the Himalayas.
    tigre du Bengale

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe a difficult situation or monumental effort.
    Climbing that mountain was the Himalayas!
    Gravir cette montagne, c'était l'Himalaya !