Usage Note
Côtier (feminine côtière) describes anything relating to or situated along a coast: la pêche côtière (inshore fishing), une ville côtière (a coastal town). It is common in geography, ecology, and navigation. The root noun is la côte (coast), which also means 'rib' and 'slope' — a frequent source of ambiguity for learners.
Examples
"La région côtière attire de nombreux touristes."
Natural Translation
The coastal region attracts many tourists.
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