Usage Note
Plaine denotes a broad, flat expanse of land. La plaine contrasts with la montagne and la colline. Note that plain (without the -e) is a separate adjective meaning 'flat' or 'level', as in le plain-pied.
Examples
"Les chevaux galopent dans la grande plaine."
Natural Translation
The horses gallop across the great plain.
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