grotto

• Petite grotte ou caverne pittoresque, souvent artificielle, utilisée comme élément décoratif dans les jardins ou les paysages.

A small, picturesque cave or cavern, often artificial, used as a decorative feature in gardens or landscapes.

1. Natural caveB2formal

   A small picturesque cave, often with water features or stalactites.

   Grotte naturelle pittoresque

   • The explorers discovered a hidden grotto behind the waterfall.
   • The grotto was filled with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.
   • Tourists visited the famous blue grotto on the coast of Italy.

   Synonymescavecaverngrot

2. Artificial cave-like structureB2formal

   A man-made structure designed to resemble a cave, often used as a garden feature or shrine.

   grotte artificielle

   • The garden had a charming grotto with a small fountain.
   • The church built a grotto dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
   • The park's grotto was decorated with shells and moss.

   Synonymescavecaverngrot