Presqu'île (en. Peninsula)

/pʁɛs.k‿il/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A portion of land that is not fully surrounded by water but is connected to a continent.

The Crozon peninsula offers magnificent landscapes.

La presqu'île de Crozon offre des paysages magnifiques.

A geographical formation characterized by a narrow connection to land.

The beaches of the Giens peninsula are highly appreciated.

Les plages de la presqu'île de Giens sont très appréciées.

A part of a territory that juts out into the sea.

The Saint-Malo peninsula is known for its ramparts.

La presqu'île de Saint-Malo est connue pour ses remparts.

The word 'peninsula' comes from the French 'presque', meaning 'almost', and 'île', which refers to land surrounded by water.

presence on a peninsula

Situation or position on a peninsula.

présence sur une presqu'île

part of a peninsula

Segment of a peninsula.

partie de presqu'île

islet

A small island.

îlot

isthmus

A strip of land connecting two larger areas.

isthme

bay

A part of the sea or an ocean that extends into land.

baie

A paradisiacal place

This peninsula is a true piece of paradise.

Cette presqu'île est un véritable coin de paradis.

An isolated location

One feels sheltered in this timeless peninsula.

On se sent à l'abri dans cette presqu'île hors du temps.