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littoral

French → English

noun//li.tɔ.ʁal//

(geography) Coastline: the stretch of land that runs along the edge of the sea.

Le littoral breton est célèbre pour ses falaises escarpées et ses plages sauvages.

(English) The Breton coastline is famous for its steep cliffs and wild beaches.

De nouvelles lois protègent le littoral contre les constructions excessives.

(English) New laws protect the coastline against excessive construction.

adj//li.tɔ.ʁal//

(maritime) Coastal: relating to or situated on the shore or the edge of the land.

Le Canada possède le plus long littoral au monde avec ses trois océans.

(English) Canada has the longest coastline in the world with its three oceans.

Les villes littorales attirent de nombreux touristes pendant la saison estivale.

(English) Coastal towns attract many tourists during the summer season.

Entry ID: fr:en:littoral · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary