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Anglais de Cambridge : PET (B1 Preliminary) - Météo et Écologie

Apprenez le vocabulaire PET lié à la météo et à l'écologie, notamment le climat, les saisons, les conditions naturelles, les changements environnementaux et les concepts écologiques de base.

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
thunderstorm

‌a storm with thunder and lightning and often heavy rain

orage

orage

Ex: The children were excited by the sudden thunderstorm during their camping trip. 

Les enfants étaient excités par l'orage soudain pendant leur voyage de camping.

environmental
environmental
[Adjectif]

relating to the natural world and effects of human actions on it

environnemental

environnemental

Ex: Environmental degradation, caused by deforestation and habitat destruction, leads to loss of biodiversity. 

La dégradation environnementale, causée par la déforestation et la destruction des habitats, entraîne une perte de biodiversité.

jungle
jungle
[nom]

a tropical forest with many plants growing densely

jungle

jungle

Ex: The jungle was filled with the sounds of exotic animals. 
to plant
to plant
[verbe]

to put a seed, plant, etc. in the ground to grow

planter

planter

Ex: It's a family tradition to plant a new tree for each child's first birthday. 
bottle bank

a collection point or recycling container specifically designed for the deposit and recycling of glass bottles

banque de bouteilles, conteneur de recyclage pour bouteilles en verre

banque de bouteilles, conteneur de recyclage pour bouteilles en verre

Ex: The community organized a cleanup event, encouraging residents to bring their glass bottles to the local bottle bank. 

La communauté a organisé un événement de nettoyage, encourageant les résidents à apporter leurs bouteilles en verre à la banque de bouteilles locale.

to recycle
to recycle
[verbe]

to make a waste product usable again

recycler

recycler

Ex: Many communities encourage residents to recycle plastic bottles to reduce environmental pollution. 

De nombreuses communautés encouragent les résidents à recycler les bouteilles en plastique pour réduire la pollution environnementale.

recycled
recycled
[Adjectif]

used again or transformed into a new product after being processed

recyclé, revalorisé

recyclé, revalorisé

Ex: She bought a recycled plastic water bottle to reduce waste. 

Elle a acheté une bouteille d'eau en plastique recyclé pour réduire les déchets.

recycling

the process of making waste products usable again

recyclage

recyclage

Ex: He teaches children about the benefits of recycling. 

Il enseigne aux enfants les avantages du recyclage.

rubbish bin

a container used for storing waste or garbage

poubelle, bac à ordures

poubelle, bac à ordures

Ex: The rubbish bin outside the house is already full. 

La poubelle à l'extérieur de la maison est déjà pleine.

path
path
[nom]

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

chemin

chemin

Ex: He shoveled the snow off the path. 
bay
bay
[nom]

a part of a shoreline that curves inward, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

baie

baie

Ex: The bay provided a sheltered harbor for the ships during the storm. 
seaside
seaside
[nom]

an area by the sea, especially one at which people spend their holiday

bord de la mer

bord de la mer

Ex: The seaside town was bustling with tourists during the holiday season. 

La ville balnéaire était animée par les touristes pendant la saison des vacances.

harbor
harbor
[nom]

a sheltered area of water where ships and boats can anchor or remain safely

port

port

Ex: Several yachts were anchored in the harbor overnight. 
region
region
[nom]

a large area of land or of the world with specific characteristics, which is usually borderless

région

région

Ex: The Mediterranean region is known for its mild climate, beautiful coastlines, and rich cultural heritage. 
range
range
[nom]

a large tract of open land where livestock graze

pâturage, prairie

pâturage, prairie

Ex: The horses were grazing on the sunlit range. 
continent

one of the Earth's main large landmasses, such as Africa, Asia, or Europe

continent

continent

Ex: Antarctica is the coldest continent on Earth. 
farmland

a land that is used for farming, especially in rural areas

terres arables, terres cultivées

terres arables, terres cultivées

flood
flood
[nom]

an overflow of water that covers land that is normally dry

inondation

inondation

Ex: Several roads remained closed after the flood. 
sunrise
sunrise
[nom]

the event during which the sun comes up

lever du soleil

lever du soleil

Ex: The colors of the sky during sunrise were breathtaking. 

Les couleurs du ciel pendant le lever du soleil étaient à couper le souffle.

sunset
sunset
[nom]

the event during which the sun goes down

coucher du soleil

coucher du soleil

Ex: She loves painting landscapes, especially scenes of the sunset. 

Elle adore peindre des paysages, surtout des scènes de coucher de soleil.

to blow
to blow
[verbe]

(of wind or an air current) to move or be in motion

souffler

souffler

Ex: She let the cool breeze blow through her hair. 
centigrade
centigrade
[Adjectif]

related to or using a temperature scale on which water boils at 100° and freezes at 0°

centigrade

centigrade

Ex: Water freezes at 0 degrees centigrade. 

L'eau gèle à 0 degrés centigrades.

mild
mild
[Adjectif]

(of weather) pleasantly warm or not as cold as usual

doux, clément

doux, clément

Ex: The weather should remain mild throughout the weekend. 
forecast

a statement or estimate of what is expected to happen in the future

prévision

prévision

Ex: The company issued a more optimistic sales forecast. 
frozen
frozen
[Adjectif]

turned into ice because of cold weather

gelé, congelé, glacé

gelé, congelé, glacé

Ex: The frozen ground made it impossible to plant anything in the garden. 

Le sol gelé a rendu impossible de planter quoi que ce soit dans le jardin.

gale
gale
[nom]

a very powerful wind

coup de vent, grand vent

coup de vent, grand vent

Ex: The weather report warned of a severe gale that could bring down trees and power lines. 

Le bulletin météo a averti d'une tempête violente qui pourrait abattre des arbres et des lignes électriques.

snowfall

the event during which snow begins to fall from the sky

chutes de neige

chutes de neige

Ex: Children rushed outside, giggling with delight as they caught snowflakes on their tongues during the first snowfall of the season. 

Les enfants se sont précipités dehors, riant de plaisir alors qu'ils attrapaient des flocons de neige sur leur langue lors de la première chute de neige de la saison.

breeze
breeze
[nom]

a light, gentle, and often pleasant wind

brise

brise

Ex: Emma sat outside enjoying the warm evening breeze. 
chilly
chilly
[Adjectif]

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

froid, froide

froid, froide

Ex: The chilly weather was perfect for a cup of hot chocolate. 

Le temps froid était parfait pour une tasse de chocolat chaud.

climate
climate
[nom]

the typical weather conditions of a particular region

climat

climat

Ex: She was surprised by the mild climate in the city despite its northern location. 
damp
damp
[Adjectif]

slightly wet, especially in a way that feels unpleasant

humide

humide

Ex: My socks got damp walking through the wet grass. 
fine
fine
[Adjectif]

(of the weather) sunny and clear

beau

beau

Ex: The forecast predicts fine weather all week, ideal for a beach holiday. 
humid
humid
[Adjectif]

(of the climate) having a lot of moisture in the air, causing an uncomfortable and sticky feeling

humide, moite

humide, moite

Ex: She felt sweaty and uncomfortable in the humid climate. 

Elle se sentait en sueur et mal à l'aise dans le climat humide.

lightning

a bright flash, caused by electricity, in the sky or one that hits the ground from within the clouds

éclair

éclair

Ex: She saw a bolt of lightning strike a tree in the distance. 

Elle a vu un éclair frapper un arbre au loin.

shower
shower
[nom]

a short period of rain, snow, hail, or similar precipitation

averse

averse

Ex: We waited inside until the shower had passed. 
carbon footprint

the amount of carbon dioxide that an organization or person releases into the atmosphere

empreinte carbone

empreinte carbone

Ex: Driving electric cars can help lower your carbon footprint. 

Conduire des voitures électriques peut aider à réduire votre empreinte carbone.

fossil fuel

a fuel that is found in nature and obtained from the remains of plants and animals that died millions of years ago, such as coal and gas

combustible fossile

combustible fossile

Ex: Coal is one of the most widely used fossil fuels. 

Le charbon est l'un des combustibles fossiles les plus utilisés.

climate change

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

changement climatique

changement climatique

Ex: Climate change is causing shifts in agricultural practices. 

Le changement climatique provoque des changements dans les pratiques agricoles.

environmentally friendly

referring to actions, products, or practices that aim to preserve or protect the natural environment

respectueux de l'environnement

respectueux de l'environnement

Ex: They installed environmentally friendly lighting to reduce energy consumption. 

Ils ont installé un éclairage respectueux de l'environnement pour réduire la consommation d'énergie.

conservation

the protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities

préservation, protection

préservation, protection

Ex: The government implemented strict conservation laws to protect the country's national parks. 
waste
waste
[nom]

materials that have no use and are unwanted

déchets

déchets

Ex: Hazardous waste, such as chemicals and electronic waste, requires special handling and disposal methods to prevent harm to human health and the environment. 
dry
dry
[Adjectif]

lacking moisture or liquid

sec, sèche

sec, sèche

Ex: The desert sand was dry and coarse beneath their feet. 
boiling
boiling
[Adjectif]

having an intense, almost unbearable heat

brûlant, torride

brûlant, torride

Ex: Residents sought relief from the boiling weather by staying indoors or visiting air-conditioned spaces. 

Les résidents ont cherché un soulagement face à la température bouillante en restant à l'intérieur ou en visitant des espaces climatisés.

cold
cold
[nom]

the temperature that is below what is considered normal or comfortable for a particular thing, person, or place

froid, froide

froid, froide

Ex: She put on a jacket to protect herself from the cold. 
frost
frost
[nom]

a weather condition during which the temperature drops below the freezing point and thin layers of ice are formed on the surfaces

gelée

gelée

Ex: Frost warnings were issued for the area as temperatures dropped. 

Des avertissements de gel ont été émis pour la région alors que les températures chutaient.

icy
icy
[Adjectif]

so cold that is uncomfortable or harmful

glacial

glacial

Ex: The icy temperatures forced residents to bundle up in layers and stay indoors to avoid the biting cold. 

Les températures glaciales ont obligé les résidents à se couvrir de plusieurs couches et à rester à l'intérieur pour éviter le froid mordant.

canal
canal
[nom]

a long artificial waterway built for boats to travel along or for carrying water from one place to another

canal

canal

Ex: Workers built the canal to carry water to nearby farms. 
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