lever de soleil
sunrise
Intermediate Phrase Masculine
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Pronunciation
/l(ə).ve d(ə) sɔ.lɛj/
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Cultural Note
Watching the sunrise from mountain summits is a popular activity in the French Alps. Many refuges (mountain huts) offer early morning departures specifically for summit sunrises. The Mediterranean coast faces east, making it ideal for sunrise viewing.
📝 Example Sentences
Le lever de soleil sur les montagnes était à couper le souffle.
The sunrise over the mountains was breathtaking.
Je me suis levé tôt pour voir le lever de soleil.
I woke up early to see the sunrise.