Le livre Total English - Élémentaire - Unité 12 - Référence

a trip that has been organized for a particular purpose such as a scientific or military one or for exploration

expédition

to move through water in a small, narrow boat known as a Kayak

faire du kayak, naviguer en kayak

the practice of riding a boat as a hobby

départ

to go for a long walk or journey, particularly in the mountains, forests, etc. as an adventure

faire une (longue) randonnée, faire une longue marche

the part of water in a river that runs very fast and looks foamy

eau vive, eau tumultueuse

a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other

pont

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

cañon, canyon

to establish a physical connection or attachment between two or more things

connecter

the scientific study of the physical features of the Earth and its atmosphere, divisions, products, population, etc.

géographie

the main part of a continent or country that is connected to a larger landmass, excluding surrounding islands or territories

territoire principal, continent

a passage dug through or under a mountain or a structure, typically for cars, trains, people, etc.

tunnel

to play or perform a role in a play, movie, etc.

jouer

something that is greatly desired

ambition

a play that is performed in a theater, on TV, or radio

drame, pièce

a state of being widely known or recognized, usually because of notable achievements, talents, or actions

renommée, popularité

a good thing that happens by chance and is not expected

fortune, hasard

a set of ideas and activities involved in governing a country, state, or city

politique

someone who works in the government or a law-making organization

homme politique, femme politique

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

to invite someone to compete or strongly suggest they should do something, often to test their abilities or encourage action

mettre au défi

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

cyclisme

an event or competition in which participants showcase their skills or talents in front of an audience and a panel of judges

spectacle de talents, concours de talents