Promontoire (en. Promontory)

/pʁɔ.mɔ̃.twaʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Point of land that juts into the sea or a river.

The promontory of Cap Cerbere offers a magnificent view of the Mediterranean.

Le promontoire de Cap Cerbere offre une vue magnifique sur la Méditerranée.

Elevated prominence from which one can have an expansive view.

They stopped at the promontory to admire the landscape.

Ils se sont arrêtés au promontoire pour admirer le paysage.

High land that overlooks another terrain.

This promontory is ideal for building a house.

Ce promontoire est idéal pour construire une maison.

From the Latin 'promontorium,' referring to a land projection.

natural promontory

Area of land that extends without human intervention.

promontoire naturel

to stand on the promontory

To be in a high position for better observation.

se tenir sur le promontoire

viewing promontory

An ideal place to have a panoramic view.

promontoire de vue

cape

Land prominence formed by the sea.

cap

coast

Part of the territory that touches the sea.

côte

valley

Depression between two mountain ranges.

vallée

Bird's eye view

Get on the promontory to have an overview.

Se mettre sur le promontoire pour avoir une vue d'ensemble.

Landmark

We meet at the promontory; it's our starting point.

On se retrouve au promontoire, c'est notre point de départ.