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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 volcano erupted, sending ash into the sky. 
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: During the boat tour, they saw a group of sharks feeding on fish. 
island
island
[nom]

a piece of land surrounded by water

île

île

Ex: I collected seashells as souvenirs from the beautiful island. 
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 thousands of visitors during the holiday season. 
crater
crater
[nom]

the round top of a volcano

cratère

cratère

Ex: The scientist studied the formation of the crater after the volcanic eruption. 
lava
lava
[nom]

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

lave

lave

Ex: The flowing lava from the volcano destroyed everything in its path. 
rainforest

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

forêt tropicale

forêt tropicale

Ex: He spent his vacation hiking through the beautiful rainforest. 
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: With sleek muscles rippling beneath its spotted coat, the jaguar stalked its prey through the dense jungle. 
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: The government implemented policies to protect the rights and traditions of indigenous peoples living in remote areas. 
explorer

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

explorateur, exploratrice

explorateur, exploratrice

Ex: Early explorers played a key role in discovering new continents. 
to gain
to gain
[verbe]

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

acquérir, obtenir

acquérir, obtenir

Ex: She gained recognition in the industry through years of dedication and innovation. 
independence

the state of being free from the control of others

indépendance

indépendance

Ex: The country gained its independence after years of colonial rule. 
volcanic eruption

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

éruption volcanique

éruption volcanique

Ex: The volcanic eruption sent ash clouds high into the sky. 
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: The chef prepared a delicious dish using tender pork loin and a savory sauce. 
cabbage
cabbage
[nom]

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

chou

chou

Ex: She prepared a delicious coleslaw using fresh cabbage, carrots, and a tangy dressing. 
crop
crop
[nom]

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

culture

culture

Ex: The farmers planted a new crop of wheat this season. 
highland

land with mountains or hills

région montagneuse, hautes terres

région montagneuse, hautes terres

Ex: The Scottish Highlands boast breathtaking landscapes of rugged mountains, pristine lochs, and rolling hills. 
poverty
poverty
[nom]

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

pauvreté

pauvreté

Ex: Many families in the area live in poverty and struggle to access basic services. 
healthcare

the health services and treatments given to people

services de santé, soins médicaux, soins

services de santé, soins médicaux, soins

Ex: Access to affordable healthcare is a major concern for many families in the country. 
deforestation

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

déforestation

déforestation

Ex: Large-scale deforestation is driven by the demand for agricultural land. 
colonial
colonial
[Adjectif]

related to a country that controls another territory or country

colonial

colonial

Ex: Colonial rule often involved the imposition of new laws and institutions by the ruling power. 
cobblestone

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

pavé, caillou

pavé, caillou

Ex: The old town square was paved with cobblestones. 
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: The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world, attracting millions of visitors each year. 
environment

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

environnement

environnement

Ex: Conserving water is beneficial for the environment. 
to cut down

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

abattre, couper

abattre, couper

Ex: The lumberjacks had to cut down the old oak tree to clear space for the new construction project. 
to found
to found
[verbe]

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

fonder

fonder

Ex: The university was founded in the early 1900s. 
shore
shore
[nom]

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

rivage, bord

rivage, bord

Ex: The waves gently lapped against the shore, creating a soothing sound. 
surrounding
surrounding
[Adjectif]

existing or situated all around something or someone

environnant, alentour

environnant, alentour

Ex: The surrounding hills provided a picturesque backdrop to the village. 
to [stand] the test of time

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

Ex: A stable relationship stands the test of time. 
to remain
to remain
[verbe]

to stay in the same state or condition

demeurer

demeurer

Ex: Despite the challenges, he remained optimistic. 
charming
charming
[Adjectif]

(of a place) having a pleasant appearance and atmosphere

charmant, ravissant

charmant, ravissant

Ex: They stayed in a charming bed-and-breakfast in the countryside. 
community

a group of people who live in the same area

communauté

communauté

Ex: The local community came together to organize a charity fundraiser. 
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: She soaked her feet in warm water after a long day of walking. 
to steam
to steam
[verbe]

to cook using the steam of boiling water

cuire à la vapeur

cuire à la vapeur

Ex: She loves to steam vegetables for a healthy side dish. 
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