noun🔗ShareFouille, excavationThe act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass."The excavation of the backyard revealed a buried treasure chest. "L'excavation de la cour arrière a révélé un coffre au trésor enterré.archaeologygeologybuildingactionhistoryenvironmentprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareExcavation, fouilleA cavity formed by cutting, digging, or scooping."The excavation in the garden was too deep; the children could see the roots of the old oak tree. "L'excavation dans le jardin était trop profonde ; les enfants pouvaient voir les racines du vieux chêne.archaeologygeologybuildingarchitectureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFouille, excavationAn uncovered cutting in the earth, in distinction from a covered cutting or tunnel."The archaeological excavation revealed ancient pottery buried beneath the surface of the field. "L'excavation archéologique a révélé des poteries antiques enfouies sous la surface du champ.archaeologygeologybuildingenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTerre extraite, déblaiThe material dug out in making a channel or cavity."The pile of dirt near the construction site was the excavation from the new basement. "Le tas de terre près du chantier était le déblai du nouveau sous-sol.archaeologygeologybuildingmaterialarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFouille archéologiqueArchaeological research that unearths buildings, tombs and objects of historical value."The excavation team discovered a well-preserved ancient tomb during their archaeological research. "L'équipe de fouilles a découvert un tombeau antique bien conservé au cours de ses recherches archéologiques.archaeologyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSite de fouillesA site where an archaeological exploration is being carried out."The archaeology students spent the summer at the excavation site, carefully unearthing ancient pottery shards. "Les étudiants en archéologie ont passé l'été sur le site de fouilles, déterrant avec soin des tessons de poterie anciens.archaeologyareahistorygeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading