valle

In a sentence

• La vallée est magnifique au printemps.

  The valley is magnificent in the spring.

  Here, 'vallée' is used in its basic form as the noun 'valley' to describe a geographical landform.

• Nous avons traversé la vallée pendant notre randonnée.

  We crossed the valley during our hike.

  In this sentence, 'vallée' continues to refer to the geographical feature and is placed in the context of an action involving traversal.

• Les habitants de la vallée célèbrent une fête chaque année.

  The inhabitants of the valley celebrate a feast each year.

  Here, 'vallée' is used to refer to the valley as a place where residents live and engage in cultural activities.