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floodplain

UK
/ˈflʌdpleɪn/
US
/ˈflʌdpleɪn/
floodplainnoun
floodplains
pl
UK
/ˈflʌdpleɪn/
US
/ˈflʌdpleɪn/
Traductions
plaine inondable
The floodplain was covered with water after the heavy rains.
La plaine inondable était recouverte d’eau après les fortes pluies.
Traductions supplémentaires
plaine d'inondationVariante plus technique ou géographique.
Définitions
A flat area of land next to a river or stream that is subject to flooding.
The floodplain was covered with water after the heavy rains.
An area of low-lying ground adjacent to a river, formed mainly of river sediments and subject to flooding.
Farmers often use the fertile soil of the floodplain for agriculture.
Synonymes
river valley
lowland
wetland
flooded area
alluvial plain
floodplainadjective
more floodplain
Comp.
most floodplain
Super.
UK
/ˈflʌdˌpleɪn/
US
/ˈflʌdˌpleɪn/
Often used attributively before another noun (e.g. floodplain habitat); treated here as adjective.
Traductions
de plaine inondable
Floodplain vegetation can withstand periodic inundation.
La végétation de plaine inondable peut supporter des inondations périodiques.
Définitions
Relating to or situated on a floodplain.
Floodplain vegetation can withstand periodic inundation.
Synonymes
low-lying
inundation-prone
waterlogged
marshy
alluvial
riverine
riparian
flood-prone
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