What does dénivelé in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word dénivelé in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use dénivelé in French.

The word dénivelé in French means elevation gain, terrace, step, interchange, traffic interchange. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word dénivelé

elevation gain

(différence de niveaux) (hike)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Au vu de l'important dénivelé, une bonne condition physique est conseillée. C'est une randonnée avec 600 mètres de dénivelé.
In view of the significant elevation gain, good physical fitness is advisable. // This hike has an elevation gain of 600 metres.

terrace, step

verbe transitif (créer une différence de niveau)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La mairie dénivelle ce terrain pour construire un parking.

interchange, traffic interchange

nom masculin (type d'échangeur autoroutier)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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