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potholes

/ˈpɒthoʊlz/ /ˈpɑːthoʊlz/

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noun

Nids-de-poule

A shallow pit or other edged depression in a road's surface, especially when caused by erosion by weather or traffic.

Examples :

"After the heavy rain, the road was filled with potholes that made driving difficult. "

Après les fortes pluies, la route était remplie de nids-de-poule, ce qui rendait la conduite difficile.

environment geology disaster area vehicle condition traffic

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noun

Marmites de géant, trous de rivière

A pit formed in the bed of a turbulent stream.

Examples :

"The turbulent mountain stream carved deep potholes in its rocky bed. "

Le torrent de montagne turbulent a sculpté de profondes marmites de géant dans son lit rocheux.

geology geography environment

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noun

Système de grottes verticales

A vertical cave system, often found in limestone.

Examples :

"The experienced caver warned us about the dangerous potholes hidden within the limestone cave system. "

Le spéléologue expérimenté nous a mis en garde contre les dangereux systèmes de grottes verticales cachés dans le système de grottes calcaires.

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noun

Trous, excavations

A pit resulting from unauthorized excavation by treasure hunters or vandals.

Examples :

"The forest floor was scarred with dangerous potholes left by people illegally searching for Civil War artifacts. "

Le sol de la forêt était marqué de trous dangereux laissés par des personnes recherchant illégalement des artefacts de la guerre de Sécession.

archaeology property

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noun

Trou pour marmite

A hole or recess on the top of a stove into which a pot may be placed.

Examples :

"My grandmother's old-fashioned wood stove had potholes on top for heating her pots and pans. "

Le vieux fourneau à bois de ma grand-mère avait des trous pour marmite sur le dessus pour chauffer ses casseroles et poêles.

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