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fjord

fjord

noun FYORD Rare

Origin: from Norwegian fjord, inlet of the sea

Usage Note

Fjord is a loanword from Norwegian, referring to the long, narrow inlets carved by glaciers characteristic of Scandinavia. In French it keeps its original spelling and is invariable in plural (des fjords). It is sometimes spelled fiord in older French texts.

Examples

"Le fjord est entouré de falaises."

Natural Translation

The fjord is surrounded by cliffs.

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