Littoral (en. Coastline)

/litoʁal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Relating to a coastline.

The coastal region is very popular during the summer.

La région littorale est très prisée pendant l'été.

Concerning the transition zone between land and sea.

Coastal landscapes are often stunning.

Les paysages littoraux sont souvent magnifiques.

Activities that take place along the coast.

Coastal development requires rigorous planning.

Le développement littoral nécessite une planification rigoureuse.

From Latin 'littoralis', derived from 'littus' meaning 'beach' or 'shore'.

coastal zone

The region located along the coast.

zone littorale

coastal law

Regulation concerning the management of coastal areas.

droit littoral

coastal ecosystem

Ecological system that exists in coastal areas.

écosystème littoral

shore

The part of land that borders the sea.

côte

beach

Stretch of sand or gravel along the sea.

plage

ocean

Large body of saltwater that covers a significant portion of the Earth.

océan

The beach

We're going to the coast to chill on the beach.

On va au littoral pour chiller sur la plage.

Holiday area

This summer, heading to the coast for a sunny vacation.

Cet été, direction le littoral pour des vacances au soleil.