Paysages (en. Landscapes)

/pɛ.i.zaʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Natural or urban spaces, often depicted in art or photography.

The landscapes of the Alps are magnificent in summer.

Les paysages des Alpes sont magnifiques en été.

Aspect of a region, including relief, vegetation, and architecture.

The Provençal landscape is known for its lavender fields.

Le paysage provençal est connu pour ses champs de lavande.

Visual assembly of natural and/or built elements.

The photographer captured the landscape at sunrise.

Le photographe a capturé le paysage au lever du soleil.

From Old French 'paisage', derived from 'pais', meaning territory or country.

postcard landscape

A landscape of exceptional beauty, often photographed.

paysage de carte postale

change of scenery

Change of environment or situation.

changer de paysage

nature

Set of natural elements that form a landscape.

nature

environment

Natural and human context interacting in a landscape.

environnement

geography

Science studying landscapes and the organization of spaces.

géographie

A place considered beautiful or pleasant.

This part of the city is a real gem!

Ce coin de la ville est un vrai paysage!

A sudden or unexpected change in a situation.

This decision completely changed the landscape of our project.

Cette décision a complètement modifié le paysage de notre projet.