лес
forest
large wooded area
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лес with English translation
лес usage examples
The forest was quiet except for the sound of falling leaves.
Лес был тихим,слышно только шуршание падающих листьев.
We walked a long trail through the old forest.
Мы прошли длинную тропу через старый лес.
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лес belongs to the topic "Outdoor Recreation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
лес synonyms
What's the difference between лес / роща / лесок / тайга / чаща / пуща
general term for a large area covered with trees
We went for a walk in the forest.
Мы пошли гулять в лес.
There is a beautiful grove with benches in the park.
В парке есть красивая роща с лавочками.
There is a small wood behind the village.
За деревней стоит небольшой лесок.
extensive coniferous forest in northern regions (Siberian/boreal zone)
Many animals live in the taiga.
Многие животные обитают в тайге.
a dense, impenetrable part of a forest with heavy undergrowth
We got lost in the thick undergrowth of the forest.
Мы заблудились в чащобе леса.
poetic or archaic word for a wild, primeval part of the forest
In the depths of the ancient wood, the sound of a stream could be heard.
В глубине пущи слышался звук ручья.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce лес and what this word means
лес translation: forest. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce лес
[lʲes]
лес translation
forest
лес examples
The forest was quiet except for the sound of falling leaves.
лес transcription
[lʲes]
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Questions about this word
лес meaning: what does it mean?
большая территория, покрытая деревьями и растительностью
лес pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
лес is pronounced as [lʲes]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
лес definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The forest was quiet except for the sound of falling leaves. Translation: Лес был тихим,слышно только шуршание падающих листьев.
Is лес part of Animal Basics vocabulary?
Yes, лес (forest) can be learned in the Animal Basics topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is лес part of Outdoor Recreation vocabulary?
Yes, лес (forest) can be learned in the Outdoor Recreation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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