landscape

• Substantif désignant la partie visible de la surface terrestre, souvent envisagée du point de vue de son attrait esthétique, ou un tableau ou une photographie représentant une telle vue.

A noun referring to a visible area of land, often considered in terms of its aesthetic appeal, or a painting or photograph depicting such a scene.

1. Natural sceneryA2formal

   All the visible features of an area of land, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal.

   paysage (vue naturelle)

   • The landscape of the Scottish Highlands is breathtaking.
   • She painted a beautiful landscape of the countryside.
   • The desert landscape stretched for miles.

   Synonymescountrysideoutlookpanoramaprospectscenesceneryterrainviewvista

2. Format orientationB1formal

   A printing or display orientation where the width is greater than the height.

   Orientation paysage

   • Please set the document to landscape mode for the chart.
   • The photo looks better in landscape orientation.
   • The presentation slides are designed in landscape format.

   Synonymeshorizontalwide

   Antonymesportrait

3. Figurative: overall situationB2formal

   The general situation or context in which something exists or occurs.

   paysage (sens figuré)

   • The political landscape has changed dramatically.
   • We need to understand the competitive landscape of the market.
   • The social landscape of the city is diverse.

   Synonymesarenabackdropcontextdomainenvironmentfieldscenesettingterrain

• Verbe signifiant améliorer l'apparence d'un terrain en modifiant son aménagement, en ajoutant des plantes ou en changeant ses caractéristiques.

A verb meaning to improve the appearance of an area of land by changing its design, adding plants, or altering its features.

1. Design or improve landB2formal

   To make a piece of land more attractive by changing its design, adding plants, trees, paths, etc.

   aménager un espace extérieur

   • They hired a professional to landscape their backyard.
   • The company landscaped the area around the new office building.
   • She spent the weekend landscaping the front garden.

   Synonymesbeautifygardenplantterrace