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alpine

/ˈæl.paɪn/

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noun

Plante alpine

Any of several plants, native to mountain habitats, often grown in a rock garden

Examples :

"My grandmother has a beautiful rock garden filled with alpine plants. "

Ma grand-mère a un beau jardin de rocaille rempli de plantes alpines.

plant nature environment geology

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adjective

Alpin, montagnard

Of, relating to, or inhabiting mountains, especially above the timber line

Examples :

"alpine snows"

neiges alpines

geography environment nature

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adjective

Relatif au ski alpin (slalom et descente)

Of or relating to slalom and downhill skiing. (Compare Nordic.)

Examples :

"The alpine skiing competition was part of the winter sports program at the school. "

La compétition de ski alpin faisait partie du programme de sports d'hiver de l'école.

sport geography