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coastline

/ˈkəʊstlaɪn/

/ˈkoʊstlaɪn/

Translations

coastlinenoun

coastlines

/ˈkəʊstlaɪn/

/ˈkoʊstlaɪn/

The coastline was dotted with small fishing villages and bustling ports.

Le littoral était ponctué de petits villages de pêcheurs et de ports animés.

Additional translations

ligne de côteTerme géographique ; met l’accent sur le contour du littoral.

Synonyms

coastlineadjective

/ˈkəʊst.laɪn/

/ˈkoʊst.laɪn/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "coastline erosion").

littoralAdjectif de registre courant et administratif.

Coastline protection measures have been proposed to prevent further erosion.

Des mesures de protection littorale ont été proposées pour empêcher une érosion supplémentaire.

coastlinenoun

The outline or boundary of a coast, especially with regard to its shape and appearance.

The rugged coastline of the island is famous for its dramatic cliffs and secluded beaches.

The land along a coast, including the beach and the immediate area inland.

The coastline was dotted with small fishing villages and bustling ports.

coastlineadjective

Relating to or situated at a coastline.

Coastline protection measures have been proposed to prevent further erosion.