Le livre Top Notch 3B - Unité 10 - Leçon 3

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

naturel, naturelle

an important or distinctive aspect of something

caractéristique, particularité

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

forêt

a tropical forest with many plants growing densely

jungle

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

vallée

a valley that is deep and has very steep sides, through which a river is flowing usually

cañon, canyon

a piece of land surrounded by water

île

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

glacier

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

incroyable

extremely impressive and beautiful, often evoking awe or excitement

spectaculaire, époustouflant

very unusual, special, or surprising

extraordinaire

(of an area) having a lot of mountains

montagneux

having many hills

vallonné

(of a surface) continuing in a straight line with no raised or low parts

plat

lacking moisture or liquid

sec, sèche

(of land or a climate) very dry because of not having enough or any rain

aride

(of vegetation) growing densely and looking strong and healthy

luxuriant

having the color of fresh grass or most plant leaves

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