A1 noun Neutre

canyon

/ˈkænjən/

A canyon is a deep valley with very steep sides, often with a river flowing through it. It is a large natural hole in the earth's surface created by water erosion over many years.

Exemples

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1

We walked along the edge of the canyon and looked down at the river.

We walked along the edge of the canyon and looked down at the river.

2

The research team will analyze the rock layers found within the canyon.

The research team will analyze the rock layers found within the canyon.

3

Wow, this canyon is absolutely huge!

Wow, this canyon is absolutely huge!

Famille de mots

Nom
canyon
Apparenté
canyoning
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Astuce mémo

Think of a giant 'Can' that is 'Yawning' (Canyon) wide open in the ground.

Quiz rapide

The hikers followed the river deep into the ____.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : canyon

Exemples

1

We walked along the edge of the canyon and looked down at the river.

everyday

We walked along the edge of the canyon and looked down at the river.

2

The research team will analyze the rock layers found within the canyon.

formal

The research team will analyze the rock layers found within the canyon.

3

Wow, this canyon is absolutely huge!

informal

Wow, this canyon is absolutely huge!

4

The sedimentary records in the canyon provide evidence of ancient climates.

academic

The sedimentary records in the canyon provide evidence of ancient climates.

5

Our tourism department expects a high volume of visitors to the canyon this summer.

business

Our tourism department expects a high volume of visitors to the canyon this summer.

Famille de mots

Nom
canyon
Apparenté
canyoning

Collocations courantes

deep canyon deep canyon
narrow canyon narrow canyon
canyon walls canyon walls
canyon floor canyon floor
river canyon river canyon

Phrases Courantes

Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon

slot canyon

slot canyon

canyon rim

canyon rim

Souvent confondu avec

canyon vs valley

A valley is usually wide and gently sloping, whereas a canyon is much deeper with very steep, cliff-like sides.

canyon vs gorge

A gorge is often narrower and smaller than a canyon, though the words are sometimes used interchangeably.

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Notes d'usage

The word is most commonly used to describe geographical features in the Southwestern United States. It can be used both as a specific proper noun (the Grand Canyon) or as a general noun.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'canyon' to describe any small gap between hills; it should specifically refer to deep, steep-walled formations.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a giant 'Can' that is 'Yawning' (Canyon) wide open in the ground.

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Origine du mot

From the Spanish word 'cañón', which means a pipe, tube, or gorge.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural: canyons Commonly preceded by 'the'
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Contexte culturel

The Grand Canyon in Arizona is a major cultural and natural symbol of the United States and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Quiz rapide

The hikers followed the river deep into the ____.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : canyon

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