alpin
alpine
adjective al-PAN Rare
Origin: Latin Alpinus, from Alpes 'the Alps'
Usage Note
Alpin describes anything of or relating to high mountains, particularly the Alps. The feminine form is alpine, as in ski alpin (alpine skiing) versus ski de fond (cross-country skiing). In French military jargon, les chasseurs alpins are the elite mountain infantry units.
Examples
"Le ski alpin attire des milliers de touristes."
Natural Translation
Alpine skiing attracts thousands of tourists.
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