Le livre Interchange - Pré-intermédiaire - Unité 14 - Partie 1

(of a thing) having been used or existing for a long period of time

vieux, vielle, vieil

a larger and more populated town

ville

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

plage

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

désert

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

forêt

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

colline

a piece of land surrounded by water

île

a large area of water, surrounded by land

lac

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

montagne

the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

océan

a natural and continuous stream of water flowing on the land to the sea, a lake, or another river

rivière

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

vallée

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

volcan

a high place, such as a cliff, from which a river or stream falls

chute d'eau, cascade

a short test given to students

test, interrogation, questionnaire

a colorful thin book that has news, pictures, and stories about different things like fashion, sports, and animals, usually issued weekly or monthly

magazine, revue

a large island country in Southwest Pacific Ocean, known for its unique wildlife such as kangaroos

Australie

needing little skill or effort to do or understand

facile

a type of word that describes a noun

adjectif

(grammar) describing adverbs or adjectives that indicate a difference in degree, quality, size, etc.

comparatif

(grammar) describing adverbs or adjectives that indicate the highest level in degree, quality, size, etc.

superlatif

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

long, longue

above average in amount or size

grand, gros

lacking moisture or liquid

sec, sèche

above average in size or extent

grand

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

beau, belle

(of a space) filled with things or people

bondé, encombré

having a high price

cher, chère

having a quality that is satisfying

bon

having more of a good quality

meilleur, plus bon

superior to everything else that is in the same category

meilleur, la meilleure

having a quality that is not satisfying

mauvais

having a lower standard, value, or quality than another thing or person

pire, plus mauvais

the least desirable or most unfavorable condition, quality, or characteristic of something

pire, le plus mauvais

(of activities, games, events, etc. ) played, done, or happening outside a house, building, etc.

extérieur, en plein air

used to indicate a greater extent or degree of a particular quality

plus, davantage de