No. 9,281 in French
criques
Small coves or inlets.
In a sentence
Nous avons découvert plusieurs criques isolées pendant notre randonnée.
We discovered several secluded coves during our hike.
In this sentence, 'criques' refers to small, secluded bays or coves, highlighting geographic formations often found near the water.
Les criques abritent souvent une faune très diversifiée.
Coves often shelter a very diverse fauna.
Here, 'criques' emphasizes the ecological significance of these geographical features, indicating habitats for marine life or other creatures.
Lors d'un voyage en Provence, nous avons nagé dans de magnifiques criques.
During a trip to Provence, we swam in magnificent coves.
The word 'criques' is used to depict appealing locations for leisure activities, such as swimming and enjoying the scenery.
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