noun🔗ShareNids-de-pouleA shallow pit or other edged depression in a road's surface, especially when caused by erosion by weather or traffic."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.environmentgeologydisasterareavehicleconditiontrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMarmites de géant, trous de rivièreA pit formed in the bed of a turbulent stream."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.geologygeographyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSystème de grottes verticalesA vertical cave system, often found in limestone."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.geologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrous, excavationsA pit resulting from unauthorized excavation by treasure hunters or vandals."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.archaeologypropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrou pour marmiteA hole or recess on the top of a stove into which a pot may be placed."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.utensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
