low-lying

• Qualifie un terrain ou une zone situé à basse altitude, souvent près du niveau de la mer ou d'un plan d'eau, et donc fréquemment sujet aux inondations ou marécageux.

Describes land or an area that is situated at a low altitude, often near sea level or a body of water.

1. Low elevation above ground or sea levelB1formal

   Situated at a small height above the ground, horizon, or sea level.

   situé à faible altitude

   • The low-lying clouds blocked the view of the mountain peaks.
   • Low-lying coastal areas are at risk of flooding during storms.
   • The plane flew over low-lying hills and valleys.

   Synonymesdepressedflatlowlow-levellowlandsunken

   Antonymeselevatedhighloftyraised

2. Below normal levelB1formal

   Positioned or situated below the usual or average level.

   situé sous le niveau normal

   • The low-lying fields were submerged after the heavy rain.
   • Low-lying regions often suffer from poor drainage.
   • The river overflowed into the low-lying farmland.

   Synonymesdepressedlowsunken