noun🔗ShareDes digues, des remblaisA long mound of earth, stone, or similar material, usually built for purposes such as to hold back or store water, for protection from weather or enemies, or to support a road or railway."The river's high water forced the workers to strengthen the river embankments. "Les hautes eaux de la rivière ont forcé les ouvriers à renforcer les digues.architecturegeologyenvironmentutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading