SwitzerlandCulture, traditions et symboles 19 · Culture, traditions and symbols
What is a désalpe?
In the exam (French)
Qu'est-ce qu'une désalpe ?
- aThe cows come down from the Alpine pasture in autumn, decorated.Les vaches redescendent de l'alpage en automne, décorées.Correct answer
- bThe ski lifts and cable cars close for the winter.Les remontées mécaniques ferment pendant l'hiver.
- cSchoolchildren walk up to a mountain pass in summer.Les écoliers marchent jusqu'à un col en été.
- dFarmers bring their harvest to the market in spring.Les paysans apportent leur récolte au marché au printemps.
Why?
In summer, many cows graze on the Alpine pastures. When they come back down to the valley in autumn, they often wear flowers and large bells, and the village celebrates.
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