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    Vallée-noire (en. Black valley)

    /valɛ nwaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A dark valley, often surrounded by mountains or hills.
    The black valley is known for its mysterious legends.
    La vallée-noire est connue pour ses légendes mystérieuses.
    An area dominated by dense, dark forest.
    The promises of adventure in the black valley attract hikers.
    Les promesses d'aventures dans la vallée-noire attirent les randonneurs.
    A place that can evoke feelings of melancholy or sadness.
    He lost himself in thought while looking at the black valley.
    Il s'est perdu dans ses pensées en regardant la vallée-noire.

    Etymology

    The term 'valley' comes from the Latin 'vallis', and 'black' from the Old French 'noir', meaning dark.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lost in the black valley
    To feel confused or disoriented in a difficult situation.
    perdu dans la vallée-noire
    explore the black valley
    To engage in a search for truth or adventure in unexplored places.
    explorer la vallée-noire
    the secrets of the black valley
    The hidden mysteries of a place or situation.
    les secrets de la vallée-noire

    Related Words

    valley
    A depression in the terrain between hills or mountains.
    vallée
    black
    A color obtained by the absence of light.
    noir
    forest
    A vast expanse of land covered with trees.
    forêt

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a bad situation with no way out.
    After that bad news, I feel like I'm in the black valley.
    Après cette mauvaise nouvelle, je me sens dans la vallée-noire.
    To experience deep sadness.
    Since the breakup, I've been in my black valley.
    Depuis la rupture, je suis dans ma vallée-noire.