Talus (en. Slope)

/ta.lys/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Slope or elevation of land.

The embankment by the road is well maintained.

Le talus au bord de la route est bien entretenu.

Mass of earth or rocks forming a slope.

The hill's embankment is covered with wildflowers.

Le talus de la colline est couvert de fleurs sauvages.

Sloped structure used to support a railway or road.

The concrete embankment helps stabilize the track.

Le talus en béton aide à stabiliser la voie.

From Latin 'talus', meaning 'slope' or 'embankment'.

safety embankment

Slope designed to reduce accidents.

talus de sécurité

grassy slope

Embankment covered with grass or plants.

talus herbeux

to create an embankment

To construct a slope of land.

réaliser un talus

slope

Inclination of land or a surface.

pente

elevation

Height difference between two points.

dénivelé

earthworks

Work of clearing and preparing the soil.

terrassement

A friend or buddy (in the sense of someone who helps).

He's my buddy, he always helps me.

C'est mon talus, il m'aide toujours.

Refers to someone who hangs out off the beaten path.

This guy is a real buddy, he hates following the rules.

Ce type est un vrai talus, il déteste suivre les règles.