Cambridge English: PET (Préliminaire B1) - Paysages et reliefs

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branch

[nom]

a part of a tree divided into some other parts on which the leaves grow

branche

Ex: They used a branch to hang the bird feeder , making it accessible to the backyard wildlife .Ils ont utilisé une **branche** pour suspendre la mangeoire à oiseaux, la rendant accessible à la faune du jardin.

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bush

[nom]

a type of plant small in size with several stems in the ground

arbuste, buisson

Ex: The children hid behind the bush during their game of hide and seek , enjoying the game ’s excitement .Les enfants se sont cachés derrière le **buisson** pendant leur jeu de cache-cache, profitant de l'excitation du jeu.

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cave

[nom]

a hole or chamber formed underground naturally by rocks gradually breaking down over time

grotte, caverne

Ex: Cave diving enthusiasts brave the depths of underwater caves, navigating narrow passages and exploring submerged chambers .Les passionnés de plongée en **grotte** bravent les profondeurs des grottes sous-marines, naviguant dans des passages étroits et explorant des chambres submergées.

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cliff

[nom]

an area of rock that is high above the ground with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea

falaise

Ex: The birds built their nests along the cliff's steep face .Les oiseaux ont construit leurs nids le long de la face abrupte de la **falaise**.

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glacier

[nom]

a large mass of ice that forms over long periods of time, especially in polar regions or high mountains

glacier

Ex: The farm uses renewable energy to power its operations.La ferme utilise des énergies renouvelables pour alimenter ses opérations.

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iceberg

[nom]

a very large floating piece of ice

iceberg

Ex: The expedition team carefully navigated their ship around the towering iceberg.L'équipe d'expédition a navigué avec précaution autour du **iceberg** imposant.

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leaf

[nom]

a usually green part of a plant in which the photosynthesis takes place

feuille

Ex: A single leaf fell from the tree .Une seule **feuille** est tombée de l'arbre.

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riverbank

[nom]

the bank of a river

berge de la rivière, rive de la rivière

Ex: We enjoyed a peaceful picnic on the shady riverbank, listening to the gentle sounds of the water .Nous avons apprécié un pique-nique paisible sur la **berge** ombragée, en écoutant les doux sons de l'eau.

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sand dune

[nom]

a hill of sand built by wind or water flow

dune de sable, dune

Ex: The sand dune provided shelter from the wind .La **dune de sable** offrait un abri contre le vent.

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shore

[nom]

the area of land where the land meets a body of water such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river

rivage, bord

Ex: The lighthouse stood tall , guiding ships safely to shore.Le phare se dressait haut, guidant les navires en toute sécurité vers la **rive**.

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stone

[nom]

a hard material, usually made of minerals, and often used for building things

pierre

Ex: The quarry produces various types of stone for construction projects .La carrière produit divers types de **pierre** pour les projets de construction.

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wave

[nom]

a raised body of water that moves along the surface of a sea, river, lake, etc.

vague

Ex: The waves crashed against the rocks with great force .Les **vagues** se sont écrasées contre les rochers avec une grande force.

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tropical

[Adjectif]

associated with or characteristic of the tropics, regions of the Earth near the equator known for their warm climate and lush vegetation

tropical

Ex: The tropical sun provides abundant warmth and energy for photosynthesis in plants .Le soleil **tropical** fournit une chaleur et une énergie abondantes pour la photosynthèse des plantes.

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temperate

[Adjectif]

(of a region or climate) having a temperature that is never very cold or very hot

tempéré

Ex: The deciduous forests of the temperate zone experience distinct seasons, with moderate temperatures and changing foliage colors.Les forêts décidues de la zone **tempérée** connaissent des saisons distinctes, avec des températures modérées et des couleurs de feuillage changeantes.

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polar region

[nom]

the part of the Earth's surface forming a cap over a pole; characterized by frigid climate

région polaire, zone polaire

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grassland

[nom]

a large, open, and grass-covered area

prairie

Ex: The grassland is home to antelopes and zebras .La **prairie** est le foyer des antilopes et des zèbres.

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trunk

[nom]

the main wooden body of a tree

tronc

Ex: The trunk of the tree showed signs of damage from a recent storm , with several large cracks .Le **tronc** de l'arbre présentait des signes de dommages causés par une récente tempête, avec plusieurs grandes fissures.

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dense

[Adjectif]

thick and difficult to see through, often used to describe fog or smoke

dense

Ex: As the train approached , the dense fog obscured the tracks ahead .Alors que le train approchait, le brouillard **dense** obscurcissait les voies devant.

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nature reserve

[nom]

a protected area of land or water that is set aside for the preservation and protection of natural habitats, wildlife, and plant species

réserve naturelle, réserve écologique

Ex: The new law expanded the boundaries of the nature reserve to include more forested land .La nouvelle loi a élargi les limites de la **réserve naturelle** pour inclure plus de terres boisées.

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scenery

[nom]

the overall visual appearance of a location, including both the natural landscape and the man-made elements that have been constructed there

paysage, décor

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skyline

[nom]

the outline of objects seen against the sky

ligne d'horizon, silhouette

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stream

[nom]

a small and narrow river that runs on or under the earth

ruisseau

Ex: A small stream flows behind their house .Un petit **ruisseau** coule derrière leur maison.

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peaceful

[Adjectif]

free from conflict, violence, or disorder

en paix, sans guerre

Ex: The meditation session left everyone with a peaceful feeling that lasted throughout the day .La séance de méditation a laissé tout le monde avec un sentiment **paisible** qui a duré toute la journée.

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