Vallière (en. Valley)
/val.jɛʁ/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A small valley, often surrounded by hills.
The valley was covered in wildflowers in spring.
La vallière était couverte de fleurs sauvages au printemps.
A watercourse that flows through a valley.
The brook wound through the valley.
Le ruisseau serpentait à travers la vallière.
A space between the hills where nature is preserved.
Wildlife finds refuge in this valley.
Les animaux sauvages trouvent refuge dans cette vallière.
Etymology
From the Old French word 'vallière', derived from vallée.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lush valley
A valley rich in vegetation.
vallière luxuriante
return to the valley
To return to a calm or rural place.
retour à la vallière
Related Words
valley
Hollow space between higher lands.
vallée
vale
Term often used to denote a general valley.
val
vails
Plural of vale, often used for hilly regions.
vaux
Slang Meanings
Expression to denote a peaceful place.
We found a beautiful valley to relax in.
On a trouvé une belle vallière pour se détendre.
Used to describe a person who often seeks refuge in nature.
He’s a true valley-seeker, always looking for serenity.
C'est un véritable vallier, toujours à la recherche de sérénité.