No. 11,943 in French

talus

Slope or embankment.

In a sentence

Le talus derrière la maison est couvert de fleurs sauvages.
The embankment behind the house is covered with wildflowers.
Here, 'talus' is used as a noun meaning 'embankment' or 'slope', referring to the inclined land behind a location.
Les ouvriers renforcent le talus pour éviter les glissements de terrain.
The workers are reinforcing the slope to prevent landslides.
In this context, 'talus' represents the slope or incline of land being maintained or secured.
Un talus abrupt peut présenter des risques pour les promeneurs.
A steep embankment can pose risks to walkers.
The term 'talus' is utilized descriptively to discuss the nature and potential hazards of a geographic feature.

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