sinai

• Nom propre désignant le mont Sinaï, sommet au sud de la péninsule du Sinaï où Moïse aurait reçu les Dix Commandements ; désigne aussi la péninsule et le désert du Sinaï, au nord-est de l'Égypte.

A proper noun referring to a mountain peak in the southern Sinai Peninsula, believed to be where Moses received the Ten Commandments; also the name of a desert and a peninsula in northeastern Egypt.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. B2formal

   A mountain peak in the southern Sinai Peninsula, believed to be the location where Moses received the Ten Commandments.

   Mont Sinaï

   • Mount Sinai is a sacred site for many religious pilgrims.
   • The hike up Sinai is challenging but rewarding.
   • According to tradition, Moses ascended Sinai to receive the law.

2. Desert regionB2formal

   A desert area located on the Sinai Peninsula in northeastern Egypt.

   Sinaï (désert)

   • The Sinai desert is known for its harsh climate and stunning landscapes.
   • Bedouin tribes have lived in the Sinai desert for centuries.
   • Travelers often explore the Sinai desert for its unique beauty.

3. B2formal

   A peninsula in northeastern Egypt, situated between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.

   Sinaï (péninsule)

   • The Sinai Peninsula connects Africa and Asia.
   • Sinai is a popular destination for diving and tourism.
   • The strategic location of Sinai has made it historically significant.