French Conversation · Level 8
90 words
French word
canyon
Pronunciation
IPA/kanjɔn/
Meaning
- masculine nouncanyon
Example
Nous avons visité le canyon hier.
We visited the canyon yesterday.
More examples
Le canyon offre une vue spectaculaire.
The canyon offers a spectacular view.
Core concept
A deep, narrow cut in the land, with steep sides and a stream at the bottom.
Common phrases
visiter le canyon
visit the canyon
dans le canyon
in the canyon
au fond du canyon
at the bottom of the canyon
Similar words
gorge: A narrow valley between steep cliffs, with a river flowing along its floor.
vallée: Low land between hills or mountains, with a river flowing through it.
Definition in French
Grande dépression naturelle, souvent étroite et encaissée, formée par l'érosion d'un cours d'eau.
Word origin
French borrowed canyon from Spanish cañón, a word related to Spanish caña and Latin canna, meaning a reed or tube.
Usage tips
- Canyon is masculine in French, so the usual article is le, as in le canyon.