English–French
“hill” in French
How to say “hill” in French
“Hill” in French is butte.
A small mound rising above the surrounding ground, with a person standing on it to survey the landscape.
Example sentences with butte
Au sommet de la butte, on voit toute la ville.
Atop the hill, one sees the entire city.
Tips for using butte
- Butte is feminine, so standard forms include une butte and cette butte.
Other French words for “hill”
La colline domine le village.
The hill overlooks the village.