Usage Note
Ravin describes a narrow, steep-sided valley carved by water — smaller than a gorge but more dramatic than a vallée. It frequently appears in adventure literature and hiking contexts; the related noun ravine (feminine) is used in some French-speaking regions as a synonym.
Examples
"Le sentier longe un ravin profond."
Natural Translation
The path runs along a deep ravine.
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