alpine

• Relatif aux hautes montagnes, en particulier aux Alpes ; utilisé pour décrire des paysages, des plantes ou des sports associés aux régions montagneuses.

Relating to high mountains, especially the Alps; used to describe landscapes, plants, or sports associated with mountainous regions.

1. Relating to high mountainsB2formal

   Connected with or typical of high mountain regions, especially the Alps.

   alpin (relatif aux hautes montagnes)

   • The alpine landscape is breathtaking in its beauty.
   • They went on an alpine hiking trip in Switzerland.
   • Alpine villages are often isolated during winter.

   Synonymeshigh-altitudehighlandmontanemountainousupland

2. Living above the tree lineC1formal

   Describing plants or animals that live or grow in the high-altitude zone above the timber line.

   alpin (de la zone au-dessus de la limite des arbres)

   • Alpine flowers bloom only for a short period in summer.
   • The alpine tundra is home to hardy species like the mountain goat.
   • Alpine vegetation is adapted to harsh winds and cold temperatures.

   Antonymeslowlandvalley