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a beautiful scene in the countryside that can be seen in one particular view

paysage

an important or distinctive aspect of something

caractéristique, particularité

a hole or chamber formed underground naturally by rocks gradually breaking down over time

grotte, caverne

an area of rock that is high above the ground with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea

falaise

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

désert

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

forêt

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

colline

a large area of water, surrounded by land

lac

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

montagne

the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

océan

a natural and continuous stream of water flowing on the land to the sea, a lake, or another river

rivière

a solid material forming part of the earth's surface, often made of one or more minerals

roche, pierre

the area of land where the land meets a body of water such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river

rivage, plage

a small and narrow river that runs on or under the earth

ruisseau

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

vallée

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

volcan

a high place, such as a cliff, from which a river or stream falls

chute d'eau, cascade

the state or quality of having no light

obscurité, noirceur

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

profond

so cold that is uncomfortable or harmful

glacial

not far above the ground or having a small upward extension

bas, basse

having a limited distance between opposite sides

étroit

having a surface that is covered with large, uneven, or rough rocks, stones, or boulders

rocheux

having a short distance from the surface to the bottom

peu profond

(of a surface) having a sharp slope or angle, making it difficult to climb or walk up

escarpé, raide, pente

(of a person) having a height that is greater than what is thought to be the average height

grand

having a large length from side to side

large

following the direction of a road, path, or any relatively flat surface

le long de, dans le sens de

toward or at the back of something or someone

à l'arrière

in or into a room, building, etc.

dans

at or toward a lower level or position

en bas, vers le bas

not far from a place

proche

next to and at the side of something or someone

à côté de

used to indicate movement or passage from one side or end to the other

à travers

in or to a position that is below something

sous