lowland

• Décrit des terrains situés à une altitude relativement basse, souvent plats et proches du niveau de la mer, par opposition aux hautes terres ou aux régions montagneuses.

Describes areas of land that are relatively low in elevation, often flat and near sea level.

1. Relating to low-lying landB2formal

   Describing areas of land that are low and flat, often near sea level.

   de basse terre

   • The lowland regions are prone to flooding during heavy rains.
   • Lowland farms are often more fertile than highland ones.
   • They traveled through the lowland plains of the country.

   Synonymesflatlevellow-lying

   Antonymeshighland

• Zone de terre de faible altitude par rapport au niveau de la mer, généralement plate et non montagneuse.

A noun referring to an area of land that is low in elevation, typically flat and not mountainous.

1. Low-lying areaB1formal

   A region of land that is relatively flat and at a low elevation, often near sea level.

   Basse terre, plaine basse

   • The lowlands are prone to flooding during heavy rains.
   • Farmers in the lowlands grow rice and other crops.
   • The river flows through the lowlands before reaching the sea.

   Synonymesbottomlandplain

   Antonymeshighlandupland