Usage Note
Colline denotes a gentle, rounded hill, smaller than a montagne (mountain). Montmartre in Paris is often called a colline, making the word strongly evocative of scenic overlooks.
Examples
"On apercevait le village depuis la colline."
Natural Translation
The village could be seen from the hill.

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