French Conversation · Level 180
15 words
French word
val
Pronunciation
IPA/val/
Meaning
- masculine nounvalley
Example
Le val est plein de brume ce matin.
The valley is full of mist this morning.
More examples
Nous avons planté la tente au bord du val.
We pitched the tent at the edge of the valley.
Core concept
A low ribbon of land enclosed by hills, with mist settling along its floor.
Common phrases
un val profond
a deep valley
au bord du val
at the edge of the valley
les pentes du val
the slopes of the valley
Similar words
vallée: A broad mountain valley, often with a flat floor crossed by a river or road.
vallon: A small, short valley with a valley floor that can be crossed quickly.
gorge: A very narrow, deep valley enclosed by steep rock walls.
canyon: A vast, deep gorge with steep cliffs extending over a great distance.
Definition in French
Espace bas et étroit situé entre deux pentes, nom masculin employé aussi dans certains noms de lieux.
Word origin
The noun val is an inherited French form from Latin vallis, transmitted through Old French and related to vallée.
Usage tips
- French commonly uses vallée in ordinary speech, so val is especially likely to appear in place names or more literary descriptions.