catchment

• Nom désignant une zone ou un ouvrage où l'eau est collectée et retenue, par exemple un bassin versant naturel ou un réservoir artificiel.

A noun referring to a structure or natural area, such as a drainage basin, where water is collected and stored.

1. Water collection areaB2formal

   A natural or artificial structure or area where water is collected, such as a drainage basin or reservoir.

   Zone de collecte des eaux

   • The reservoir serves as a catchment for the entire valley.
   • Heavy rainfall filled the catchment to capacity.
   • The catchment area supplies water to the nearby town.

   Synonymescatchment areadrainage areadrainage basinriver basinwatershed