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to go on vacation by a ship or boat

faire une croisière

involving a society's customs, traditions, beliefs, and other related matters

culturel

belonging to or significant in the past

historique

the city or town that is considered to be the political center of a country or state, from which the government operates

capitale

(of land or soil) not capable of producing any plants

stérile, aride

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

désert

known by a lot of people

fameux, célèbre, excellent

a structure or a place that is historically important

monument

in or traveling to a different country

à l’étranger

the activity of visiting interesting places in a particular location as a tourist

tourisme

to feel less worried or stressed

se détendre

describing a country, state, etc. that has its own government

indépendant

an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or physical activity

aventure

a box or container in which items are packed

paquet, colis

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

plage

the activity of ‌living outdoors in a tent, camper, etc. on a vacation

camping

the practice of riding a boat as a hobby

départ

related or belonging to a particular area or place that someone lives in or mentions

local

a journey, typically for observing and photographing wild animals in their natural habitat, especially in African countries

safari

so memorable that being forgotten is impossible

inoubliable, imperishable

the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them

voyage

the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above

côte, littoral

surprising or stunning in appearance or effect

dramatique

having the color of fresh grass or most plant leaves

vert

(of vegetation) growing densely and looking strong and healthy

luxuriant

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

montagne

covered with or composed of small, smooth, rounded stones or pebbles

caillouteux, gravelé

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

rocheux

containing or composed of sand

sableux, sablonneux

the overall visual appearance of a location, including both the natural landscape and the man-made elements that have been constructed there

paysage, scène