butte

hillock, mound

noun BÜT Rare

Origin: From Old French 'butte', of uncertain Germanic origin; related to 'but' (target, goal).

Usage Note

Butte denotes a small, isolated, flat-topped hill or mound. The most famous example in France is la Butte Montmartre in Paris, the elevated neighbourhood on which the Sacré-Coeur basilica stands. In geology and geography, a butte is an isolated hill with steep sides. The word is used in English as a direct borrowing for similar landforms in the American West.

Examples

"La butte offre une belle vue sur la ville."

Natural Translation

The hillock offers a beautiful view of the city.

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