Pyrénées (en. Pyrenees)

/pi.ʁe.ne/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Mountain range in the southwest of Europe.

The Pyrenees offer breathtaking landscapes.

Les Pyrénées offrent des paysages époustouflants.

Mountainous region known for its ski resorts.

We spent our winter holiday in the Pyrenees.

Nous avons passé nos vacances d'hiver dans les Pyrénées.

Area for hiking cherished by nature lovers.

The trails of the Pyrenees attract many hikers every summer.

Les sentiers des Pyrénées attirent de nombreux randonneurs chaque été.

The term 'Pyrenees' derives from the Latin word 'Pyrenaeus', which means 'the fire', referring to the bonfires lit by the inhabitants.

The French Pyrenees

Part of the Pyrenees located in France, known for its natural wealth.

Les Pyrénées françaises

Spanish Pyrenees

Part of the Pyrenees located in Spain, famous for its diverse landscapes.

Pyrénées espagnoles

Hiking in the Pyrenees

Activity of walking in the mountains in this range.

randonnée dans les Pyrénées

altitude

Height of a point relative to sea level.

altitude

climbing

Activity of climbing on rock faces.

escalade

skiing

Winter sport that involves sliding on snow with skis.

ski

Expression used to describe something very large or difficult.

This project is a mountain, a real Pyrenees to climb.

Ce projet est une montagne, un véritable Pyrénées à gravir.

Used to refer to a remote or rural place.

You live in a remote corner of the Pyrenees!

Tu vis dans un coin perdu des Pyrénées !