cliff

• Falaise abrupte et élevée, souvent rencontrée le long des côtes ou dans les régions montagneuses.

A steep, high rock face, often found along coastlines or in mountainous areas.

1. Steep rock faceB1formal

   A high, steep face of rock, especially one that runs along the coast or forms the side of a mountain.

   Falaise

   • The waves crashed against the base of the cliff.
   • They stood on the edge of the cliff and looked down at the sea.
   • The cliff was too dangerous to climb without proper equipment.

   Synonymesbluffcragescarpmentprecipicescarp