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Liste de Mots Niveau C1 - Conditions Météorologiques

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur les conditions météorologiques, tels que "météorologie", "torrent", "cuisson", etc., préparés pour les apprenants de niveau C1.

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meteorology

a field of science that deals with the earth's atmosphere, particularly weather forecasting

météologie

météologie

Ex: Advances in meteorology have greatly improved the accuracy of weather forecasting over the past few decades. 
to clear up

(of weather) to become free of clouds, rain, or storms

se dégager

se dégager

Ex: Despite the gloomy forecast, the skies unexpectedly cleared up just in time for the outdoor wedding ceremony. 
to drift
to drift
[verbe]

to slowly move in the air or on water

voler, dériver

voler, dériver

Ex: In the serene lake, the small boat would drift peacefully with the current. 

Dans le lac serein, le petit bateau dérivait paisiblement avec le courant.

changeability

the likeliness or quality of changing suddenly and frequently

variabilité

variabilité

Ex: Investors are concerned about the changeability of the stock market and its impact on their portfolios. 
visibility

the distance that is possible or clear for one to see, particularly because of the weather conditions

visibilité

visibilité

Ex: The weather forecast predicted heavy rain, which could impair visibility for drivers during the morning commute. 
to soak
to soak
[verbe]

to make someone or something extremely wet

tremper

tremper

Ex: She accidentally left the window open during the storm, and the rain soaked the entire living room carpet. 
downpour

a brief heavy rainfall

averse

averse

Ex: Despite the heavy downpour, the football match continued, with players slipping and sliding on the wet field. 

Malgré la averse torrentielle, le match de football a continué, avec les joueurs glissant et dérapant sur le terrain mouillé.

front
front
[nom]

the point where two air masses of different temperatures meet

front

front

Ex: A warm front brought unseasonably high temperatures and humidity to the area. 
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.

puddle
puddle
[nom]

a small pool of water or other liquid, particularly rainwater

flaque, flaque d'eau

flaque, flaque d'eau

Ex: The children jumped gleefully in the puddles, splashing water everywhere. 
snowdrift

a mass of deep snow piled up by the wind

congère

congère

Ex: The road was impassable because of the deep snowdrifts that accumulated overnight. 
torrent
torrent
[nom]

a powerful stream of water or other liquid that moves very fast

torrent

torrent

Ex: Standing at the edge of the waterfall, we could feel the mist from the torrent of water crashing down below. 

Debout au bord de la cascade, nous pouvions sentir la brume du torrent d'eau qui s'écrasait en bas.

vapor
vapor
[nom]

extremely small drops of liquid in the air, resulted from the heating of the liquid

vapeur

vapeur

Ex: When the kettle boiled, steam billowed out, filling the kitchen with vapor. 
thundercloud

a very large dark cloud that produces thunder and lightning

nuage d'orage

nuage d'orage

Ex: Lightning flashed within the towering thunderclouds, illuminating the night sky with brilliant bursts of light. 
whirlwind

a very strong wind that spins and moves quickly, damaging everything in its path

tourbillon

tourbillon

Ex: In a whirlwind romance, they met, fell in love, and got married within a matter of months. 

Dans une romance tourbillon, ils se sont rencontrés, sont tombés amoureux et se sont mariés en quelques mois.

cloudburst

a sudden and heavy rainfall

averse, rafale de pluie

averse, rafale de pluie

Ex: The thirsty land rejoiced as the cloudburst brought much-needed rain to the drought-stricken region. 

La terre assoiffée s'est réjouie alors que l'averse apportait une pluie tant attendue à la région touchée par la sécheresse.

baking
baking
[Adjectif]

having an intense level of heat that is often uncomfortable

très chaud, brûlant

très chaud, brûlant

Ex: She opened the oven door and was hit by a wave of baking heat, signaling that the cookies were almost done. 
breezy
breezy
[Adjectif]

having a gentle, refreshing wind

légèrement venteux

légèrement venteux

Ex: They enjoyed a breezy afternoon picnic in the park. 

Ils ont apprécié un pique-nique d'après-midi venteux dans le parc.

climatic
climatic
[Adjectif]

related to the weather of a specific area

climatique

climatique

Ex: Climate scientists study long-term climatic trends to understand how the Earth's atmosphere is changing over time. 
dense
dense
[Adjectif]

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

dense

dense

Ex: The dense fog obscured the view of the mountains, making navigation challenging. 
dull
dull
[Adjectif]

(of weather or sky) overcast, cloudy, or lacking brightness

terne

terne

Ex: The dull weather persisted throughout the day, with no sign of the sun breaking through the clouds. 

Le temps maussade a persisté toute la journée, sans aucun signe que le soleil perce les nuages.

extreme
extreme
[Adjectif]

very high in intensity or degree

extrême

extrême

Ex: The athlete pushed their body to its extreme limits in order to achieve peak performance. 

L'athlète a poussé son corps à ses limites extrêmes pour atteindre des performances optimales.

favorable
favorable
[Adjectif]

(of winds) blowing in the direction that aids movement or travel

favorable

favorable

Ex: The pilot adjusted the flight plan to take advantage of the favorable tailwind, reducing travel time. 
gloomy
gloomy
[Adjectif]

(of weather) dark in a way that is depressing

sombre

sombre

Ex: The forecast predicted a gloomy day with persistent rain and overcast skies. 

Les prévisions annonçaient une journée maussade avec une pluie persistante et un ciel couvert.

glorious
glorious
[Adjectif]

(of weather) hot and sunny

splendide

splendide

Ex: After weeks of rain, we finally had a glorious day of sunshine, perfect for outdoor activities. 
misty
misty
[Adjectif]

having a cover of mist that creates a soft, blurred look

brumeux

brumeux

Ex: She walked through the misty forest, enjoying the tranquility of the surroundings. 

Elle a traversé la forêt brumeuse, profitant de la tranquillité des environs.

temperate
temperate
[Adjectif]

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

tempéré

tempéré

Ex: Coastal areas often have temperate climates due to the moderating influence of the ocean, resulting in stable temperatures year-round. 

Les zones côtières ont souvent des climats tempérés en raison de l'influence modératrice de l'océan, ce qui entraîne des températures stables tout au long de l'année.

unpredictable
unpredictable
[Adjectif]

unable to be predicted because of changing many times

imprévisible

imprévisible

Ex: Her mood swings made her behavior unpredictable, leaving her friends unsure of how to react. 

Ses sautes d'humeur rendaient son comportement imprévisible, laissant ses amis incertains sur la façon de réagir.

atmospheric pressure

the force exerted on the surface of the earth that is a result of the weight of the atmosphere

pression atmosphérique

pression atmosphérique

Ex: The meteorologist explained how changes in atmospheric pressure can affect weather patterns. 

Le météorologue a expliqué comment les changements dans la pression atmosphérique peuvent affecter les modèles météorologiques.

scorching
scorching
[Adjectif]

(of weather or temperature) extremely hot, causing intense heat and discomfort

brûlant, torride

brûlant, torride

Ex: The scorching heat caused the asphalt on the roads to soften and melt. 

La chaleur torride a fait ramollir et fondre l'asphalte sur les routes.

hazy
hazy
[Adjectif]

(of air) difficult to see through because of heat, mist, or dust

brumeux, flou

brumeux, flou

Ex: She squinted through the hazy air to try to make out the distant buildings. 

Elle plissa les yeux à travers l'air brumeux pour essayer de distinguer les bâtiments lointains.

thunderclap

one single sound heard when thunder strikes

coup de tonnerre, éclair de tonnerre

coup de tonnerre, éclair de tonnerre

Ex: After the lightning strike, there was a deafening thunderclap that echoed across the valley. 

Après la foudre, il y a eu un coup de tonnerre assourdissant qui a résonné à travers la vallée.

to thaw
to thaw
[verbe]

to become softer or liquid

dégeler, fondre

dégeler, fondre

Ex: As spring approached, the frozen lake started to thaw, creating dangerous conditions for ice skaters. 

Alors que le printemps approchait, le lac gelé a commencé à dégeler, créant des conditions dangereuses pour les patineurs sur glace.

scorching hot

(of temperature or weather) extremely high in degree

Ex: Despite the scorching hot weather, he insisted on going for a run in the midday sun. 
freezing cold

having an extremely low temperature

Ex: Despite wearing layers of clothing, she shivered in the freezing cold air. 
famine
famine
[nom]

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

famine

famine

Ex: Many farmers lost their livestock during the famine. 

De nombreux agriculteurs ont perdu leur bétail pendant la famine.

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