What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
paysage
Example
The paysage of the French countryside is breathtaking. [paysage: noun]
Example
The artist painted a beautiful paysage of the lake at sunset. [paysage: adjective]
scenery
Example
The scenery in this part of the country is stunning. [scenery: noun]
Example
The play's scenery was designed to look like a forest. [scenery: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Scenery is more commonly used than paysage in everyday language, and it is more versatile in terms of usage and context.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between paysage and scenery?
Both paysage and scenery can be used in formal and informal contexts, but paysage may have a more poetic or artistic connotation that could make it more appropriate for formal or literary writing.
