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Vocabulaire de l'Asie de l'Est et de l'Océanie - Nouvelle-Zélande

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East Asia and Oceania Vocabulary
breathtaking
breathtaking
[Adjectif]

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

incroyable

incroyable

Ex: Standing on the edge of the cliff, we were greeted by a breathtaking panorama of the vast ocean stretching out before us. 

Debout au bord de la falaise, nous avons été accueillis par un panorama à couper le souffle de l'océan immense s'étendant devant nous.

landscape

an area of scenery visible in a single view

paysage

paysage

Ex: Rolling hills and forests created a picturesque landscape. 
spirit
spirit
[nom]

a person's emotional state, especially relating to pleasure, morale, or dejection

moral, état d'esprit

moral, état d'esprit

Ex: Depression lowered her spirits. 
scenery
scenery
[nom]

the overall appearance of a place, including its natural features and buildings

paysage, décor

paysage, décor

Ex: We stopped to enjoy the scenery. 

Nous nous sommes arrêtés pour profiter du paysage.

fjord
fjord
[nom]

a steep, deep, and narrow sea inlet surrounded by tall cliffs, created by a glacier

fjord, bras de mer glaciaire

fjord, bras de mer glaciaire

Ex: Carved by ancient glaciers, the Norwegian fjords feature deep blue waters and towering cliffs. 

Sculptés par d'anciens glaciers, les fjords norvégiens se caractérisent par des eaux d'un bleu profond et des falaises imposantes.

glacier
glacier
[nom]

a large mass of ice that forms over long periods of time, especially in polar regions or high mountains

glacier

glacier

Ex: The sounds of cracking and rumbling echoed through the valley as the glacier moved and shifted. 

Les sons de craquement et de grondement ont résonné à travers la vallée alors que le glacier se déplaçait et bougeait.

fairy tale

a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending

conte de fées

conte de fées

Ex: The fairy tale of Cinderella teaches us about the transformative power of kindness and resilience. 

Le conte de fées de Cendrillon nous enseigne le pouvoir transformateur de la gentillesse et de la résilience.

bunch
bunch
[nom]

a group of people who are together or share some connection

groupe, bande

groupe, bande

Ex: The new volunteers are a friendly bunch. 
nickname

a familiar or humorous name given to someone that is connected with their real name, appearance, or with something they have done

surnom, sobriquet

surnom, sobriquet

Ex: She earned the nickname "Smarty" due to her academic excellence. 

Elle a gagné le surnom « Smarty » en raison de son excellence académique.

welcoming
welcoming
[Adjectif]

showing warmth and friendliness to a guest or visitor

accueillant

accueillant

Ex: The hotel staff provided a welcoming reception for arriving guests, making them feel at home. 

Le personnel de l'hôtel a offert un accueil chaleureux aux clients arrivants, les faisant se sentir comme chez eux.

background

the details about someone's family, experience, education, etc.

milieu

milieu

Ex: His background in engineering helped him solve the problem. 
descent
descent
[nom]

the origin or lineage of a person in terms of family, nationality, or ancestry

ascendance, origine

ascendance, origine

Ex: The celebration of Lunar New Year holds special significance for Kevin, as it connects him to his Chinese descent and cultural heritage. 
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.

glimpse
glimpse
[nom]

a brief or partial view of someone or something

aperçu,  coup d'œil

aperçu, coup d'œil

Ex: Daniel got a brief glimpse of the mountains through the clouds. 
canoe
canoe
[nom]

a narrow boat that is light and has pointed ends, which can be moved using paddles

canoë

canoë

Ex: The canoe glided silently through the marshlands, allowing them to observe wildlife up close. 

Le canoë glissait silencieusement à travers les marais, leur permettant d'observer la faune de près.

ocean current

a continuous, directed movement of seawater in a specific pattern or direction

courant océanique, courant marin

courant océanique, courant marin

Ex: Scientists are studying the effects of ocean currents on global climate patterns. 

Les scientifiques étudient les effets des courants océaniques sur les modèles climatiques mondiaux.

to map
to map
[verbe]

to create or make a map to visually depict geographical features

cartographier, établir une carte

cartographier, établir une carte

Ex: The explorer collaborated with a geographer to map the uncharted territories. 
coast
coast
[nom]

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

côte

côte

Ex: The north coast is less developed and perfect for nature lovers. 
settler
settler
[nom]

a person who moves to a new area to live and establish a community

colon

colon

Ex: Settlers cleared the land to grow crops. 

Les colons ont défriché la terre pour cultiver des récoltes.

treaty
treaty
[nom]

an official agreement between two or more governments or states

traité

traité

Ex: The trade treaty between the nations reduced tariffs and facilitated greater economic cooperation. 
to govern
to govern
[verbe]

to officially rule and manage a country, region, or community

gouverner

gouverner

Ex: The elected council governs the city and manages local services. 
to recognize

to acknowledge or accept someone or something as having a certain status or position

reconnaître, admettre

reconnaître, admettre

Ex: She was recognized as a leader in the community for her years of service. 
misunderstanding

a minor disagreement or conflict

désaccord

désaccord

Ex: A small misunderstanding caused a temporary argument. 

Un petit malentendu a provoqué une dispute temporaire.

to lead
to lead
[verbe]

to be the cause of something

conduire, mener

conduire, mener

Ex: Neglecting maintenance can lead to costly repairs. 
conflict

an open clash or struggle between opposing groups or individuals

conflit

conflit

Ex: The conflict between rival gangs intensified. 
wildlife

wild animals living freely in their natural environment, considered collectively

faune et flore

faune et flore

Ex: New roads can disturb wildlife and damage natural habitats. 
founding
founding
[Adjectif]

involved in the creation or establishment of something, especially an organization, institution, or state

fondateur, fondatrice

fondateur, fondatrice

Ex: The museum displayed documents from the founding generation. 
flightless bird

flightless birds having flat breastbones lacking a keel for attachment of flight muscles: ostriches; cassowaries; emus; moas; rheas; kiwis; elephant birds

ratite, oiseau coureur

ratite, oiseau coureur

beak
beak
[nom]

the hard or pointed part of a bird's mouth

bec

bec

Ex: The eagle’s sharp beak helped it tear apart its prey. 

Le bec pointu de l'aigle l'a aidé à déchirer sa proie.

fluffy
fluffy
[Adjectif]

light and soft in texture, giving a feeling of coziness or warmth

duveteux, pelucheux

duveteux, pelucheux

Ex: The clouds in the sky looked fluffy and white, like cotton candy. 

Les nuages dans le ciel semblaient duveteux et blancs, comme des barbe à papa.

feather
feather
[nom]

one of the light, flat structures that grow from and cover a bird's body

plume

plume

Ex: The bird lost a feather while flying from the branch. 
endangered
endangered
[Adjectif]

(of an animal, plant, etc.) being at risk of extinction

en danger

en danger

Ex: Conservation efforts are underway to protect the habitat of the endangered Bengal tiger. 

Des efforts de conservation sont en cours pour protéger l'habitat du tigre du Bengale en danger.

patch
patch
[nom]

a small area or part that differs in appearance or character from what surrounds it

tache,  plaque

tache, plaque

Ex: Emma noticed a bald patch on the dog's back. 
to sense
to sense
[verbe]

to feel the existence of something by touch or other sensory perceptions, excluding sight or hearing

sentir

sentir

Ex: As she reached out in the darkness, she could sense the presence of someone nearby. 
to regulate

to control or adjust the amount, rate, degree, or level of something

réguler,  réglementer

réguler, réglementer

Ex: Emma adjusted the valve to regulate the flow of water. 
coastal
coastal
[Adjectif]

related to or situated along the coast, the area where land meets the sea

côtier, littoral

côtier, littoral

Ex: Coastal cities like Miami and Sydney are popular tourist destinations. 

Les villes côtières comme Miami et Sydney sont des destinations touristiques populaires.

seal
seal
[nom]

a large sea animal with flippers that eats fish, can live on land and in water, and is hunted by humans for its fur

phoque

phoque

Ex: Children giggled with delight as they watched seals frolicking in the waves at the aquarium. 
up close
up close
[Adverbe]

from a very short distance away

de près, tout près

de près, tout près

Ex: Tourists watched the elephants up close during the safari. 
to tramp
to tramp
[verbe]

to journey on foot, often covering great distances with a sense of purpose or exploration

marcher, randonner

marcher, randonner

Ex: In the spirit of pilgrimage, they tramped across the ancient pathways of the Camino de Santiago. 

Dans l'esprit du pèlerinage, ils ont marché à travers les anciens chemins du Camino de Santiago.

kayaking

the sport or activity of paddling a small, narrow watercraft called a kayak using a double-bladed paddle

kayak, kayakisme

kayak, kayakisme

Ex: He trained hard for the kayaking competition. 

Il s'est entraîné dur pour la compétition de kayak.

to popularize

to make something widely known and accepted by the general public, often by adjusting it to fit popular preferences or trends

populariser, vulgariser

populariser, vulgariser

Ex: The chef's cooking show helped popularize the use of unique ingredients in home kitchens. 

L'émission de cuisine du chef a aidé à populariser l'utilisation d'ingrédients uniques dans les cuisines familiales.

bungee jumping

an activity in which someone jumps from a very high place with a rubber cord tied around their ankles

saut à l'élastique, bungee jumping

saut à l'élastique, bungee jumping

Ex: She conquered her fear of heights by bungee jumping from a crane. 

Elle a surmonté sa peur des hauteurs en faisant du saut à l'élastique depuis une grue.

skydiving

the activity or sport in which individuals jump from a flying aircraft and do special moves while falling before opening their parachute at a specified distance to land on the ground

parachutisme

parachutisme

Ex: Proper training and equipment are essential for ensuring safety during skydiving adventures. 

Une formation adéquate et un équipement approprié sont essentiels pour assurer la sécurité lors des aventures de parachutisme.

ski resort

a place where people go to ski or snowboard and can also stay, eat, and relax

station de ski, domaine skiable

station de ski, domaine skiable

multicultural
multicultural
[Adjectif]

relating to or involving several different cultures

multiculturel, pluriculturel

multiculturel, pluriculturel

Ex: The school curriculum promotes multicultural awareness and appreciation. 

Le programme scolaire promeut la sensibilisation et l'appréciation multiculturelles.

smoky
smoky
[Adjectif]

having a taste like smoke

fumé, goût de fumée

fumé, goût de fumée

Ex: She added smoked paprika to the dish, giving it a subtle smoky flavor. 

Elle a ajouté du paprika fumé au plat, lui donnant une saveur fumée subtile.

fish and chips

a dish of fried fish served with chips

fish and chips

fish and chips

Ex: The restaurant is famous for its crispy fish and chips. 
mussel
mussel
[nom]

a type of bivalve mollusk, living in marine or freshwater environments, often attached to rocks or other surfaces

moule

moule

Ex: Mussels attach themselves firmly to rocks using strong threads. 

Les moules s'attachent fermement aux rochers à l'aide de fils solides.

oyster
oyster
[nom]

a type of shellfish that can be eaten both raw and cooked, some of which contain pearls inside

huître

huître

Ex: He harvested wild oysters from the rocky shoreline, using a shucking knife to pry open the shells and reveal the succulent meat inside. 

Il a récolté des huîtres sauvages sur la côte rocheuse, utilisant un couteau à huîtres pour ouvrir les coquilles et révéler la chair succulente à l'intérieur.

vineyard

a piece of land on which grapes are grown to make wine

vignoble

vignoble

Ex: The vineyard stretches across the hills, filled with rows of grapevines. 

Le vignoble s'étend à travers les collines, rempli de rangées de vignes.

predator

an animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals

prédateur

prédateur

Ex: Young rabbits often hide from predators in thick vegetation. 
mammal
mammal
[nom]

a warm-blooded vertebrate animal whose females produce milk to feed their young and that typically has hair or fur

mammifère

mammifère

Ex: The bat is the only mammal capable of sustained flight. 
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