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Vocabulaire de l'Amérique du Nord et Centrale - Nicaragua

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North and Central America Vocabulary
volcano
volcano
[nom]

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

volcan

volcan

Ex: The island is home to an active volcano. 

L'île abrite un volcan actif.

freshwater
freshwater
[Adjectif]

living in or taken from water that does not contain salt

d’eau douce

d’eau douce

shark
shark
[nom]

a large sea fish with a pointed fin on its back and very sharp teeth

requin

requin

Ex: John learned that some sharks can detect prey using electrical signals. 

John a appris que certains requins peuvent détecter leurs proies en utilisant des signaux électriques.

island
island
[nom]

a piece of land surrounded by water

île

île

Ex: The island had a famous lighthouse that guided ships safely to shore. 
visitor
visitor
[nom]

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

visiteur

visiteur

Ex: The museum welcomed visitors from around the world, offering guided tours and interactive exhibits. 
crater
crater
[nom]

the round top of a volcano

cratère

cratère

Ex: Tourists hiked to the rim of the volcanic crater to view the lava lake below. 

Les touristes ont randonné jusqu'au bord du cratère volcanique pour voir le lac de lave en dessous.

lava
lava
[nom]

a substance from the inner layers of the earth which is erupted out of a volcanic mountain

lave

lave

Ex: As the lava cooled, it formed new rock layers on the landscape. 

Alors que la lave refroidissait, elle formait de nouvelles couches rocheuses sur le paysage.

rainforest

‌a thick, tropical forest with tall trees and consistently heavy rainfall

forêt tropicale

forêt tropicale

Ex: Rainforests help to stabilize the world's climate. 

Les forêts tropicales aident à stabiliser le climat mondial.

jaguar
jaguar
[nom]

a large wild animal belonging to the cat family with a yellow fur covered with black spots, native to Central and South America

jaguar

jaguar

Ex: The jaguar's amber eyes gleamed with intensity as it prepared to pounce on its unsuspecting target. 
indigenous
indigenous
[Adjectif]

relating to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to that land

autochtone,  indigène

autochtone, indigène

Ex: Indigenous communities often have a deep spiritual connection to the land, viewing it as sacred and integral to their identity. 

Les communautés autochtones ont souvent une profonde connexion spirituelle avec la terre, la considérant comme sacrée et essentielle à leur identité.

explorer

a person who visits unknown places to find out more about them

explorateur, exploratrice

explorateur, exploratrice

Ex: The explorer documented his journey through the desert in a journal. 

L'explorateur a documenté son voyage à travers le désert dans un journal.

to gain
to gain
[verbe]

to obtain something through one's own actions or hard work

acquérir, obtenir

acquérir, obtenir

Ex: He gained admission to his dream university by acing his exams and extracurricular activities. 
independence

the state of being free from the control of others

indépendance

indépendance

Ex: Financial independence is one of his long-term goals. 
volcanic eruption

the sudden release of lava, gases, and ash from a volcano

éruption volcanique

éruption volcanique

Ex: A massive volcanic eruption devastated the nearby villages. 

Une éruption volcanique massive a dévasté les villages voisins.

marimba
marimba
[nom]

a percussion instrument with a set of wooden bars in different lengths mounted on a frame, played with a yarn or mallets

marimba

marimba

salsa
salsa
[nom]

a Latin dance with rhythmic movements, intricate footwork, and hip movements, typically danced in pairs to salsa music

salsa, danse salsa

salsa, danse salsa

merengue

a lively couple dance or its music that is originated in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, popular all over the Latin America

merengue

merengue

folk song

a song that is part of the tradition of a region or community, with a simple form and melody, developed by ordinary people

chanson folklorique

chanson folklorique

pottery
pottery
[nom]

pots, dishes, etc. that are made of clay by hand and then baked in a kiln to be hardened

poteries

poteries

pork
pork
[nom]

meat from a pig, eaten as food

viande de porc

viande de porc

Ex: He enjoyed a hearty breakfast of bacon, eggs, and sausage made from pork. 

Il a apprécié un copieux petit-déjeuner composé de bacon, d'œufs et de saucisses à base de porc.

cabbage
cabbage
[nom]

a large round vegetable with thick white, green or purple leaves, eaten raw or cooked

chou

chou

Ex: The farmer harvested the cabbage crop just in time for the summer market. 

Le fermier a récolté la récolte de chou juste à temps pour le marché d'été.

crop
crop
[nom]

a plant that is grown for food over large areas of land

culture

culture

Ex: Corn is a vital crop in many countries around the world. 
highland

land with mountains or hills

région montagneuse, hautes terres

région montagneuse, hautes terres

Ex: The Tibetan Plateau is known as the "Roof of the World," a vast highland with towering peaks and expansive plateaus. 

Le plateau tibétain est connu comme le "Toit du Monde", une vaste région montagneuse avec des pics imposants et des plateaux étendus.

poverty
poverty
[nom]

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

pauvreté

pauvreté

Ex: The government is working on policies to reduce poverty in rural communities. 
healthcare

the health services and treatments given to people

services de santé, soins médicaux, soins

services de santé, soins médicaux, soins

Ex: The government introduced new policies to improve the quality of healthcare in rural areas. 

Le gouvernement a introduit de nouvelles politiques pour améliorer la qualité des soins de santé dans les zones rurales.

deforestation

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

déforestation

déforestation

Ex: Governments are enacting laws to slow deforestation and protect forests. 

Les gouvernements promulguent des lois pour ralentir la déforestation et protéger les forêts.

colonial
colonial
[Adjectif]

relating to a colony, colonial rule, or colonialism

colonial

colonial

Ex: Many government buildings date from the colonial period. 
cobblestone

the small, rounded stones used historically for paving streets and paths

pavé, caillou

pavé, caillou

Ex: She loved the charm of the cobblestone streets. 

Elle aimait le charme des rues pavées de pavés.

tourist destination

a country, city, or area with places or activities that attracts many visitors and tourists

destination touristique, lieu touristique

destination touristique, lieu touristique

Ex: Bali is a popular tourist destination known for its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and beautiful temples. 

Bali est une destination touristique populaire connue pour ses plages magnifiques, sa culture vibrante et ses beaux temples.

environment

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

environnement

environnement

Ex: Plastic waste is a serious problem for our environment. 
to cut down

to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall

couper quelque chose à sa base pour le faire tomber, faire tomber un arbre ou une structure en coupant sa partie inférieure

couper quelque chose à sa base pour le faire tomber, faire tomber un arbre ou une structure en coupant sa partie inférieure

Ex: Environmentalists protested the decision to cut down a grove of ancient trees for the development of a shopping mall. 

Les environnementalistes ont protesté contre la décision d'abattre un bosquet d'arbres anciens pour le développement d'un centre commercial.

to found
to found
[verbe]

to create or establish an organization or place, especially by providing the finances

fonder

fonder

Ex: They found a company specializing in sustainable fashion. 
shore
shore
[nom]

the land along the edge of a sea, lake, river, or other body of water

rivage,  côte

rivage, côte

Ex: A small boat was pulled up onto the shore. 
surrounding
surrounding
[Adjectif]

existing or situated all around something or someone

environnant, alentour

environnant, alentour

Ex: The surrounding buildings blocked out the sunlight in the narrow alley. 

Les bâtiments environnants bloquaient la lumière du soleil dans l'allée étroite.

to [stand] the test of time

to remain strong, valuable, or effective over a long period, despite changes or challenges

Ex: The teaching method has stood the test of time.  It is still used in schools today. 
to remain
to remain
[verbe]

to stay in the same state or condition

demeurer

demeurer

Ex: The old castle continues to remain a symbol of the town's history. 
charming
charming
[Adjectif]

(of a place) having a pleasant appearance and atmosphere

charmant, ravissant

charmant, ravissant

Ex: The village has a charming atmosphere with cobblestone streets and small shops. 

Le village a une atmosphère charmante avec des rues pavées et de petites boutiques.

community

a group of people who live in the same area

communauté

communauté

Ex: She volunteered her time to help improve the community park. 
to soak
to soak
[verbe]

to put something in a liquid for a period of time to allow it to absorb or become saturated

tremper, faire tremper

tremper, faire tremper

Ex: The chef soaked the beans overnight before cooking them. 

Le chef a trempé les haricots toute la nuit avant de les cuisiner.

to steam
to steam
[verbe]

to cook using the steam of boiling water

cuire à la vapeur

cuire à la vapeur

Ex: The chef prefers to steam fish rather than fry it to retain its natural flavors. 
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