vallon
/va.lɔ̃/masculine
The English word 'dale' is translated into French as vallon.
The term vallon refers to a valley.
Meaning: valley (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word consists of two syllables. It is pronounced /va.lɔ̃/.
Did you know?
- The suffix '-on' in vallon is a diminutive, meaning it describes a valley that is significantly smaller than a standard vallée.
- The root 'val' in vallon is a direct linguistic cousin to the English word 'vale'.
- In French topography, a vallon is often characterized by a flat bottom and gentle slopes, unlike a ravin which is steep and narrow.
Examples in context
- Le vallon est très verdoyant.The valley is very lush.
- Nous avons trouvé un petit vallon.We found a small valley.
- Le village est situé dans un vallon.The village is located in a valley.
Example conversation
Two friends are hiking in the countryside.
- LucasRegarde ce beau vallon, Léa.Look at this beautiful valley, Léa.
- LéaOui, il est magnifique.Yes, it is magnificent.
- LucasEst-ce que nous descendons dans le vallon ?Are we going down into the valley?
- LéaOui, c'est le meilleur chemin.Yes, it is the best path.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dale” translations and entries vallon, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
