plateau

• Nom désignant une étendue de terrain relativement plate et élevée, ou un relief aux sommets aplatis.

A noun referring to a relatively flat highland or elevated area of land.

1. Geographical featureB1formal

   A large, relatively flat area of land that is elevated significantly above the surrounding terrain.

   Plateau (relief)

   • The Colorado Plateau is known for its stunning canyons.
   • They hiked across the high plateau for several days.
   • The plateau offers a panoramic view of the valley below.

   Synonymeshighlandmesatabletablelandupland

2. Stable periodB2formal

   A period of time during which there is little or no change or development, often after a period of growth.

   Palier

   • After months of rapid learning, his progress reached a plateau.
   • The economy hit a plateau after the initial boom.
   • Her weight loss plateaued despite her strict diet.

   Synonymesdoldrumspausequiescencestagnationstandstillstasis

   Antonymesboomdeclinedropgrowthplungespikesurge