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lac

lac

noun lahk Rare

Origin: From French/Latin lac, 'lake'.

Also means

lake (regional abbreviation)

Usage Note

Lac appears in Italian as an abbreviation or regional variant for 'lake' (lago), especially in place names of the Aosta Valley, Trentino, and Friuli (e.g. Lac de Loie). It is not a standard Italian word and is not used outside toponymic or regional contexts.

Examples

"Il lac è circondato da montagne."

Natural Translation

The lake is surrounded by mountains.

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