Cambridge English : CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Nature et Environnement

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bleak

[Adjectif]

(of weather) unpleasantly cold and often windy

morne, maussade, sombre

Ex: The bleak sky signaled an incoming storm .Le ciel **morne** signalait une tempête imminente.

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balmy

[Adjectif]

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

doux, agréablement chaud

Ex: The balmy atmosphere of the spa provided a relaxing environment for guests to unwind .L'atmosphère **douce** du spa offrait un environnement relaxant pour que les invités puissent se détendre.

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auroral

[Adjectif]

pertaining to or caused by natural light displays in the Earth's upper atmosphere, especially near polar regions

de l'aurore

Ex: She described the auroral lights as nature 's silent fireworks .Elle a décrit les lumières **aurorales** comme les feux d'artifice silencieux de la nature.

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to bluster

[verbe]

(of wind) to blow forcefully and noisily

souffler avec force, gronder

Ex: Winter storms blustered across the coast .Les tempêtes hivernales **soufflaient avec violence** sur la côte.

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ambiance

[nom]

the overall mood, feeling, or character of a place, shaped by its surroundings and influences

ambiance

Ex: The ambiance of the beach at sunset was magical , with the sky painted in shades of orange and pink , and the sound of waves crashing on the shore .Le café en bord de mer avait une **ambiance** joyeuse qui faisait revenir les clients.

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billow

[nom]

a large rolling wave, especially at sea

vague, flot

Ex: The horizon was dotted with white billows.L'horizon était parsemé de **houles** blanches.

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brink

[nom]

the very edge of a steep slope or drop

le bord, le précipice

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arboreal

[Adjectif]

related to or typically found within trees and tree ecosystems

arboricole, des arbres

Ex: Researchers installed camouflaged motion sensor cameras to study the diverse activity taking place high in the arboreal stratum of tree crowns.Les chercheurs ont installé des caméras à détecteur de mouvement camouflées pour étudier l'activité diverse se déroulant haut dans la strate **arboréale** des cimes des arbres.

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arboretum

[nom]

a place where trees, shrubs, and other woody plants are grown for public display, education, and research

arboretum, jardin botanique arboré

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blight

[nom]

a plant disease that causes withering, discoloration, or death without immediate rotting

rouille, cloque

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alluvial

[Adjectif]

related to material deposited by flowing water, often found in riverbeds and floodplains

alluvial, alluvionnaire

Ex: The alluvial deposits along the Nile River have supported agriculture in Egypt for thousands of years.Les dépôts **alluviaux** le long du fleuve Nil ont soutenu l'agriculture en Égypte pendant des milliers d'années.

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blighted

[Adjectif]

damaged or destroyed by blight, disease, or other harmful environmental condition that prevents healthy growth

ravagé, détérioré

Ex: The blighted leaves turned brown and brittle .Les feuilles **flétries** sont devenues brunes et cassantes.

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arroyo

[nom]

a usually dry watercourse that after a heavy rain temporarily fills and flows with water

arroyo

Ex: The villagers constructed a bridge over the arroyo to ensure safe passage even during heavy rains .Les villageois ont construit un pont sur le **arroyo** pour assurer un passage sûr même pendant les fortes pluies.

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brook

[nom]

a small, natural watercourse or stream; typically characterized by a gentle and continuous flow

ruisseau

Ex: The brook's clear water sparkled in the sunlight .L'eau claire du **ruisseau** scintillait au soleil.

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clime

[nom]

the typical weather conditions of a particular place over a long period

climat, conditions climatiques

Ex: Farmers must adapt their crops to the local clime.Les agriculteurs doivent adapter leurs cultures au **climat** local.

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conifer

[nom]

a type of tree or shrub that produces cones and has needle-like or scale-like leaves, belonging to the group of plants called gymnosperms

conifère, résineux

Ex: Redwoods are among the tallest conifers in the world .Les **conifères** sont parmi les plus hauts conifères du monde.

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flora

[nom]

communities of plant life native to a specific area or period

flore

Ex: He documented the flora of ancient Egypt for his historical study .Il a documenté la **flore** de l'Égypte antique pour son étude historique.

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to inundate

[verbe]

to cover a stretch of land with a lot of water

inonder

Ex: The storm surge threatened to inundate the coastal towns , prompting evacuation orders .La marée de tempête menaçait d'**inonder** les villes côtières, ce qui a entraîné des ordres d'évacuation.

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levee

[nom]

a natural or man-made structure built along a river or waterway to prevent flooding by confining the water within its boundaries

digue, levée

Ex: The city ’s levee system was designed to keep the river within its banks .Le système de **digue** de la ville a été conçu pour maintenir la rivière dans ses berges.

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sylvan

[Adjectif]

relating to or characteristic of wooded areas

sylvestre, forestier

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stuffy

[Adjectif]

having air that is uncomfortable, lacking ventilation, and often feels warm or stale

étouffant, mal aéré

Ex: He could n't concentrate in the stuffy meeting room .Il ne pouvait pas se concentrer dans la salle de réunion **étouffante**.

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deluge

[nom]

a sudden and heavy rainfall

déluge, averse

Ex: The weather forecast warned of an approaching deluge, urging residents to prepare for potential flooding and power outages .Les prévisions météorologiques ont averti d'un **déluge** approchant, exhortant les résidents à se préparer à des inondations potentielles et à des pannes de courant.

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spate

[nom]

a sudden overflow of a river

une crue soudaine, un débordement subit

Ex: Emergency crews responded quickly to the spate in the mountainous region .Les équipes d'urgence ont réagi rapidement à la **crue** dans la région montagneuse.

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sultry

[Adjectif]

(of the weather) characterized by intense heat combined with high levels of moisture

étouffant, lourd

Ex: As the sun set, the sultry evening air enveloped the coastal town, creating a warm and muggy night.Alors que le soleil se couchait, l'air **étouffant** du soir enveloppait la ville côtière, créant une nuit chaude et humide.

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inclement

[Adjectif]

(of weather) rainy or cold in a way that is not pleasant

peu clément

Ex: We had to bundle up against the inclement weather, with the cold winds making it unbearable to stay outside for long.Nous avons dû nous emmitoufler contre le temps **inclément**, avec des vents froids qui rendaient insupportable de rester dehors longtemps.

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Indian summer

[nom]

a period marked by unusually dry and warm weather that often occurs at late autumn

été indien

Ex: The hikers were grateful for the Indian summer as they embarked on a scenic trail with clear skies and pleasant temperatures.Les randonneurs étaient reconnaissants pour l'**été indien** alors qu'ils s'engageaient sur un sentier pittoresque avec un ciel dégagé et des températures agréables.

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stunted

[Adjectif]

smaller or of poorer quality than normal, often due to a lack of proper growth or development

raccourci, chétif

Ex: His stunted education limited his career opportunities .Son éducation **entravée** a limité ses opportunités de carrière.

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