Les Calanques de Marseille
The Calanques of Marseille
Language note: 'Calanques' are deep inlets with steep walls, unique to the Mediterranean.
Culture note: An outdoor paradise for hiking and diving near France's second-largest city.
Context: They consider natural escapes around Marseille.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Les
[lay]
The
The plural definite article in French.
Les Calanques de Marseille offrent une vue spectaculaire.
The Calanques of Marseille offer spectacular views.
Calanques
[ka-lank]
Calanques
A series of narrow, steep-walled inlets formed by erosion.
Les Calanques sont connues pour leur beauté naturelle.
The Calanques are known for their natural beauty.
de
[duh]
of
Indicates belonging or relation.
Les eaux des Calanques sont turquoise.
The waters of the Calanques are turquoise.
Marseille
[mar-say]
Marseille
A port city in southern France, near the Mediterranean coast.
Marseille est célèbre pour ses Calanques.
Marseille is famous for its Calanques.
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