falaises

In a sentence

• Les falaises surplombaient la mer turquoise.

  The cliffs towered over the turquoise sea.

  Here, 'falaises' refers to towering features in the natural landscape near the sea.

• Nous avons marché le long des falaises pour admirer la vue spectaculaire.

  We walked along the cliffs to admire the spectacular view.

  In this sentence, 'falaises' is used to describe the natural terrain where people can walk and appreciate the view.

• Lors de notre visite, les falaises étaient éclairées par le soleil couchant, créant un panorama magnifique.

  During our visit, the cliffs were illuminated by the setting sun, creating a magnificent panorama.

  Here, 'falaises' is again describing geological formations that are visually enhanced by specific lighting conditions.