A1 noun Neutre

valley

/ˈvæli/

A valley is a low area of land situated between hills or mountains, typically having a river or stream flowing through it. It is a common geographical feature used to describe natural landscapes.

Exemples

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1

We live in a small valley with many trees.

We live in a small valley with many trees.

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The geological survey examined the formation of the valley over centuries.

The geological survey examined the formation of the valley over centuries.

3

The view of the valley from here is amazing!

The view of the valley from here is amazing!

Famille de mots

Nom
valley
Apparenté
valleys
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Astuce mémo

Think of the letter 'V'—it represents the shape of a valley between two high mountain peaks.

Quiz rapide

The river flows through the green ____ between the mountains.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : valley

Exemples

1

We live in a small valley with many trees.

everyday

We live in a small valley with many trees.

2

The geological survey examined the formation of the valley over centuries.

formal

The geological survey examined the formation of the valley over centuries.

3

The view of the valley from here is amazing!

informal

The view of the valley from here is amazing!

4

River valleys are often the most fertile regions for agricultural development.

academic

River valleys are often the most fertile regions for agricultural development.

5

The company plans to build a new resort in the scenic valley.

business

The company plans to build a new resort in the scenic valley.

Famille de mots

Nom
valley
Apparenté
valleys

Collocations courantes

deep valley deep valley
narrow valley narrow valley
river valley river valley
green valley green valley
mountain valley mountain valley

Phrases Courantes

Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley

Lily of the valley

Lily of the valley

Death Valley

Death Valley

Souvent confondu avec

valley vs canyon

A canyon is a specific type of valley that is very deep and narrow with steep rocky sides.

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Notes d'usage

The word is typically used to describe the low ground in a landscape. In its plural form, it is spelled 'valleys' by adding an 's' to the end.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often try to pluralize it as 'vallies', but the correct spelling is 'valleys'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the letter 'V'—it represents the shape of a valley between two high mountain peaks.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old French word 'valee', which comes from the Latin 'vallis'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural form: valleys Often used with the preposition 'in'
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Contexte culturel

Many of the world's oldest civilizations began in fertile river valleys because the land was good for farming.

Quiz rapide

The river flows through the green ____ between the mountains.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : valley

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vegetation

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foliage

A1

Foliage refers to the leaves of a plant or tree, considered as a group. It is often used to describe the overall appearance and mass of greenery in a landscape or forest.

canopy

A1

A canopy is a cover that hangs over something, like a bed or a seat, to provide shade or protection. In nature, it is the top layer of a forest where the branches and leaves of tall trees meet to form a roof.

photosynthesis

A1

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pollination

A1

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seedling

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