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Liste de Mots Niveau C1 - Galaxie et Ciel

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur l'astronomie, tels que « cosmique », « comète », « nain », etc. préparés pour les apprenants de C1.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary

the earth's atmosphere and the space beyond it

aérospace

aérospace

Ex: Advances aerospace technology have led to more efficient and safer air travel around the world .

a branch of biology that deals with the study of life in space

astrobiologie

astrobiologie

Ex: The search for biosignatures is a key focus astrobiology, aiming to identify signs of life on distant planets and moons .
atmospheric
[Adjectif]

having a connection to or originating in the Earth's atmosphere

atmosphérique

atmosphérique

Ex: Atmospheric pollution from factories and vehicles contributes to air quality issues in urban areas .
cosmic
[Adjectif]

related to the universe and the vast space outside the earth

cosmique

cosmique

Ex: Cosmic consciousness is a philosophical concept exploring humanity 's connection to the universe .

the complete and round-shaped moon as seen from the earth

pleine lune

pleine lune

Ex: People gathered on the beach to watch full moon rise above the horizon .

the moon when only half of its bright surface can be seen from the earth

demi-lune

demi-lune

Ex: The nighttime joggers enjoyed their run under the gentle glow of half-moon.

the moon when only a small portion of its bright side is visible from the earth

nouvelle lune

nouvelle lune

Ex: Astronomers study the alignment of celestial bodies during new moon to observe faint stars and galaxies .
to go down
[verbe]

(of the sun or moon) to go out of sight below the horizon

descendre

descendre

Ex: In the early morning, the moon was still visible, and we waited for it to go down.

the explosion that, according to most scientists, caused the existence of the universe

le Big Bang

le Big Bang

Ex: Scientists continue to explore the implications of the Big Bang theory through astronomical observations and theoretical physics.
cosmos
[nom]

the universe, particularly when it is thought of as a systematic whole

cosmos

cosmos

Ex: Understanding cosmos requires interdisciplinary collaboration across astronomy , cosmology , and physics .

any natural object in the space, such as the sun, moon, etc.

corps céleste

corps céleste

Ex: Telescopes allow astronomers to observe celestial bodies in detail .

a pale band of light seen in the sky at night that contains the solar system and billions of other stars

la Voie lactée

la Voie lactée

Ex: Ancient cultures observed the Milky Way and incorporated it into their myths and legends.

a specific group of stars that form a pattern and have a name related to their shape

constellation

constellation

Ex: constellation Cassiopeia forms a distinct " W " shape in the northern sky .
zodiac
[nom]

(astronomy) the celestial zone in the sky where the sun, moon, and planets appear to move, traditionally divided into twelve equal segments, each associated with a distinct name and symbol

zodiaque

zodiaque

Ex: People born under the sign of Leo are said to possess strong leadership qualities , according to zodiac.
comet
[nom]

an object in space that is a mass of ice and dust and when it nears the sun it starts illuminating in the shape of a tail

comète

comète

Ex: The appearance of a comet in the night sky often attracts attention from amateur astronomers and stargazers alike .
dwarf
[nom]

a star that is relatively small in size or mass and is not very bright

naine

naine

Ex: Dwarf stars are often studied to understand stellar evolution and the life cycles of stars in the universe .

a planet that is outside the solar system

exoplanète

exoplanète

Ex: Scientists use advanced telescopes and observatories to detect the faint signals exoplanets orbiting distant stars .
meteor
[nom]

a piece of rock coming from outer space that passes through the Earth's atmosphere, producing light

météore

météore

Ex: The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most famous annual meteor showers, visible in August.

a piece of rock or metal from space that has hit the surface of the earth

météorite

météorite

Ex: The study meteorites helps researchers understand the potential hazards of asteroids and comets .
Nebula
[nom]

a glowing cloud of gas and dust in outer space, often the result of a star explosion or formation

nébuleuse

nébuleuse

Ex: The beautiful colors of the Eagle Nebula were captured by the space telescope.

an exploding star that as a result is emitting a very large amount of light, more than the sun

supernova

supernova

Ex: Supernovae release enormous amounts of energy, producing heavy elements essential for planetary formation.
NASA
[nom]

a US government agency responsible for space travel and the study of space

NASA

NASA

Ex: NASA's Artemis program aims to return astronauts to the Moon and establish a sustainable lunar presence by the 2020s .
mission
[nom]

an operation carried out in space

mission

mission

Ex: NASA 's Voyager spacecraft embarked on a mission to explore the outer planets of our solar system .

an astronaut from Russia or the former Soviet Union

cosmonaute

cosmonaute

Ex: The Soviet Union launched several cosmonaut missions during the Space Race with the United States .

(of a spacecraft or aircraft) to leave the ground, particularly vertically

décoller

décoller

Ex: The small experimental lifted off smoothly , its pilot eager to test its capabilities .
axis
[nom]

an imaginary line in the middle of an object around which the object revolves

axe

axe

Ex: The rotation of planets around axes determines their day and night cycles .

the action of circular movement around a fixed point

rotation

rotation

Ex: rotation of tires on a vehicle ensures even wear and extends their lifespan .

a vehicle designed and used to go to space and return multiple times

navette spatiale

navette spatiale

Ex: Endeavour was one of the space shuttles used for scientific research and satellite deployment missions.

a mysterious object that some people claim to have seen flying around in the sky and assume that it is a spaceship from another world

OVNI

OVNI

Ex: The pilots reported encountering unidentified flying object that moved at high speeds and changed direction abruptly .
weightless
[Adjectif]

having or seeming to have no or little weight, caused by the absence of gravity

en apesanteur

en apesanteur

Ex: During a zero-gravity flight , passengers enjoy the sensation of weightless for short periods .
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