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North and Central America Vocabulary - 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: Earthquakes often occur near active volcanoes.

Les tremblements de terre se produisent souvent près des volcans actifs.

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: The shark's sharp teeth help it catch and eat its prey .

Les dents pointues du requin l'aident à attraper et à manger sa proie.

island
island
[nom]

a piece of land surrounded by water

île

île

Ex: We witnessed sea turtles nesting on the shores of the island.

Nous avons assisté à la nidification des tortues de mer sur les rives de l'île.

visitor
visitor
[nom]

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

visiteur

visiteur

Ex: As a tourist destination , the city attracts millions of visitors each year , eager to explore its attractions and culture .

En tant que destination touristique, la ville attire des millions de visiteurs chaque année, impatients d'explorer ses attractions et sa culture.

crater
crater
[nom]

the round top of a volcano

cratère

cratère

Ex: The volcanic crater was filled with lava that glowed orange at night.

Le cratère volcanique était rempli de lave qui brillait d'une couleur orange la nuit.

lava
lava
[nom]

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

lave

lave

Ex: Scientists study lava samples to understand the composition of the Earth 's interior .

Les scientifiques étudient des échantillons de lave pour comprendre la composition de l'intérieur de la Terre.

rainforest

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

forêt tropicale

forêt tropicale

Ex: The rainforest is home to many indigenous communities .

La forêt tropicale est le foyer de nombreuses communautés indigènes.

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 elusive jaguar is a master of ambush , patiently waiting for the perfect moment to strike .

Le jaguar insaisissable est un maître de l'embuscade, attendant patiemment le moment parfait pour frapper.

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: Many indigenous languages are at risk of disappearing, prompting efforts to preserve and revitalize them.

De nombreuses langues autochtones sont en danger de disparition, ce qui incite à des efforts pour les préserver et les revitaliser.

explorer

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

explorateur, exploratrice

explorateur, exploratrice

Ex: She dreamed of becoming an explorer and traveling to remote islands .

Elle rêvait de devenir une exploratrice et de voyager vers des îles reculées.

to gain
to gain
[verbe]

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

acquérir, obtenir

acquérir, obtenir

Ex: He gained a reputation as a reliable leader by effectively managing his team through challenging projects .

Il a acquis une réputation de leader fiable en gérant efficacement son équipe à travers des projets difficiles.

independence

the state of being free from the control of others

indépendance

indépendance

Ex: Many people strive for independence in their careers , seeking self-sufficiency .

Beaucoup de gens aspirent à l'indépendance dans leur carrière, recherchant l'autosuffisance.

volcanic eruption

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

éruption volcanique

éruption volcanique

Ex: A volcanic eruption can significantly alter the landscape .

Une éruption volcanique peut considérablement modifier le paysage.

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 recipe called for marinating the pork chops in a mixture of soy sauce , garlic , and ginger before grilling .

La recette demandait de faire mariner les côtelettes de porc dans un mélange de sauce soja, d'ail et de gingembre avant de les griller.

cabbage
cabbage
[nom]

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

chou

chou

Ex: The recipe called for a head of cabbage, which was sautéed with garlic and spices for a flavorful side dish .

La recette demandait un chou, qui était sauté avec de l'ail et des épices pour un accompagnement savoureux.

crop
crop
[nom]

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

culture

culture

Ex: The region is known for its crop of apples , which are exported worldwide .

La région est connue pour sa récolte de pommes, qui sont exportées dans le monde entier.

highland

land with mountains or hills

région montagneuse, hautes terres

région montagneuse, hautes terres

Ex: Highlands are often characterized by their cooler climates and unique flora and fauna adapted to higher elevations.

Les hautes terres sont souvent caractérisées par leurs climats plus frais et une flore et une faune uniques adaptées aux altitudes plus élevées.

poverty
poverty
[nom]

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

pauvreté

pauvreté

Ex: The charity focuses on providing food and shelter to those living in poverty.

L'organisme de bienfaisance se concentre sur la fourniture de nourriture et d'abri à ceux qui vivent dans la pauvreté.

healthcare

the health services and treatments given to people

services de santé, soins médicaux, soins

services de santé, soins médicaux, soins

Ex: Advances in technology have revolutionized modern healthcare, making treatments more effective and accessible .

Les avancées technologiques ont révolutionné les soins de santé modernes, rendant les traitements plus efficaces et accessibles.

deforestation

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

déforestation

déforestation

Ex: Activists are protesting against companies responsible for massive deforestation.

Les activistes protestent contre les entreprises responsables de la déforestation massive.

colonial
colonial
[Adjectif]

related to a country that controls another territory or country

colonial

colonial

Ex: Colonial governments imposed taxes and tariffs on local populations to fund colonial administration and infrastructure projects .

Les gouvernements coloniaux ont imposé des taxes et des tarifs aux populations locales pour financer l'administration coloniale et les projets d'infrastructure.

cobblestone

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

pavé, caillou

pavé, caillou

Ex: The cobblestones were slippery when wet .

Les pavés étaient glissants lorsqu'ils étaient mouillés.

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 travel guide listed several off-the-beaten-path tourist destinations that are perfect for adventure seekers .

Le guide de voyage a répertorié plusieurs destinations touristiques hors des sentiers battus qui sont parfaites pour les amateurs d'aventure.

environment

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

environnement

environnement

Ex: The melting polar ice caps are a clear sign of changes in our environment.

La fonte des calottes polaires est un signe clair des changements dans notre environnement.

to cut down

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

abattre, couper

abattre, couper

Ex: Clearing the backyard required cutting down overgrown bushes and shrubs with a sharp implement.

Nettoyer l'arrière-cour a nécessité de couper les buissons et arbustes envahissants avec un outil tranchant.

to found
to found
[verbe]

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

fonder

fonder

Ex: They found a research institute dedicated to environmental conservation .

Ils ont fondé un institut de recherche dédié à la conservation de l'environnement.

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 lighthouse stood tall , guiding ships safely to shore.

Le phare se dressait haut, guidant les navires en toute sécurité vers la rive.

surrounding
surrounding
[Adjectif]

existing or situated all around something or someone

environnant, alentour

environnant, alentour

Ex: The surrounding mountains protected the valley from harsh weather.

Les montagnes environnantes protégeaient la vallée des intempéries.

to [stand] the test of time

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

Ex: Their friendship has stood the test of time, growing stronger over the years.
to remain
to remain
[verbe]

to stay in the same state or condition

demeurer

demeurer

Ex: Even after the renovations , some traces of the original architecture will remain intact .

Même après les rénovations, certaines traces de l'architecture originale resteront intactes.

charming
charming
[Adjectif]

(of a place) having a pleasant appearance and atmosphere

charmant, ravissant

charmant, ravissant

Ex: The town is known for its charming architecture and friendly locals .

La ville est connue pour son architecture charmante et ses habitants sympathiques.

community

a group of people who live in the same area

communauté

communauté

Ex: They moved to a new city and quickly became involved in their new community.

Ils ont déménagé dans une nouvelle ville et se sont rapidement impliqués dans leur nouvelle communauté.

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: He soaked the wooden plank in water to prevent it from drying out .

Il a trempé la planche en bois dans l'eau pour l'empêcher de sécher.

to steam
to steam
[verbe]

to cook using the steam of boiling water

cuire à la vapeur

cuire à la vapeur

Ex: Instead of boiling , I like to steam my rice to achieve a fluffy texture .

Au lieu de bouillir, j'aime cuire à la vapeur mon riz pour obtenir une texture moelleuse.

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