plaine

This is the 7489th most frequent French word.


plaine

Plain; a large area of flat or gently sloping land.


Here, 'plaine' is used in a geographic sense, referring to a large expanse of flat, open land.

La plaine s'étend à perte de vue.

The plain stretches as far as the eye can see.


'Plaine' again refers to an open, flat geographical area, here indicating a place someone is traveling across.

Ils traversent la plaine rapidement.

They are crossing the plain quickly.


In this context, 'plaine' denotes a specific flat area suitable for camping, emphasizing its natural surroundings.

Nous avons campé dans une plaine bordée de montagnes.

We camped in a plain surrounded by mountains.