colline
hill
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/kɔ.lin/
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Cultural Note
Many iconic French towns and villages are built on hilltops (villages perchés), originally for defensive purposes. The hills of Montmartre in Paris, Fourvière in Lyon, and the lavender-covered hills of Provence are beloved landmarks.
📝 Example Sentences
Le village est perché sur une colline.
The village is perched on a hill.
Les collines de Provence sont couvertes de lavande.
The hills of Provence are covered with lavender.