La colline
Hill
Language note: Remember 'colline' is feminine.
Culture note: Hills are common in regions like Burgundy and Provence, known for their vineyards.
Context: There's something on the hill to your left.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
La
[lah]
The
A definite article used before nouns to specify them.
La colline est devant nous.
The hill is in front of us.
colline
[kohl-leen]
hill
A naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain.
Nous nous cachons derrière la colline.
We are hiding behind the hill.
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