transhumance
/tʁɑ̃zymɑ̃s/
le (masc.) la (fem.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- plural
- les transhumances
Meaning
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transhumance, the traditional seasonal movement of livestock between mountain and lowland pastures
Usage notes
A centuries-old pastoral tradition, especially in the French Alps and Pyrenees: shepherds move their flocks on foot to higher mountain pastures for summer and back down for winter, often celebrated with a festive departure.
Practice
1 What does transhumance mean?
transhumance, the traditional seasonal movement of livestock between mountain and lowland pastures
2 Fill the gap: La ___ des troupeaux marque le début de l'été dans les Alpes.
Full sentence: La transhumance des troupeaux marque le début de l'été dans les Alpes. (The transhumance of the herds marks the start of summer in the Alps.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches transhumance?
transhumance: neutral register, common frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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