No. 5,237 in French
alpine
Relating to the Alps or high mountainous regions.
In a sentence
Les paysages alpins sont magnifiques.
Alpine landscapes are magnificent.
Here, 'alpins' describes the landscapes as being related to the Alps, showcasing its use as an adjective.
Nous avons assisté à une compétition de ski alpin.
We attended an alpine skiing competition.
In this sentence, 'alpin' qualifies the skiing competition as being related to a specific type of skiing associated with the Alps.
La flore alpine est connue pour sa diversité.
Alpine flora is known for its diversity.
The term 'alpine' here characterizes the flora as being native to or characteristic of high mountain environments, such as the Alps.
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