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    Ravin (en. Ravine)

    /ʁa.vɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A narrow and deep gorge or valley formed by erosion.
    The ravine carved by the river was impressive.
    Le ravin creusé par la rivière était impressionnant.
    A dangerous or hard-to-access place.
    He fell into a ravine while trying to climb.
    Il est tombé dans un ravin en essayant de grimper.
    A concentration of vegetation along a watercourse.
    Ravines are often covered with dense vegetation.
    Les ravins sont souvent recouverts d'une végétation dense.

    Etymology

    The word 'ravine' comes from Middle French 'raven', which means a depression or a gorge.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fall into the ravine
    To find oneself in a perilous situation.
    tomber dans le ravin
    to ease off at the ravine
    To act cautiously at the edge of a dangerous area.
    lever le pied au ravin

    Related Words

    ravinement
    Erosion process that forms ravines.
    ravinement
    ravinage
    The action of damaging the land through erosion.
    ravinage

    Slang Meanings

    State of intense excitement or madness.
    He is completely in the ravine after that party.
    Il est complètement dans le ravin après cette fête.
    A disorder or chaotic situation.
    It was a total ravine in the kitchen after the evening.
    C'était le ravin total dans la cuisine après la soirée.