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mammal
[nom]

a class of animals to which humans, cows, lions, etc. belong, have warm blood, fur or hair and typically produce milk to feed their young

mammifère

mammifère

Ex: Humans are classified as mammals because they nurse their young .Les humains sont classés comme des **mammifères** parce qu'ils allaitent leurs petits.
trade
[nom]

the activity of exchanging goods or services

commerce

commerce

Ex: The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes connecting the East and West.

an animal that feeds on the flesh of other animals

carnivore

carnivore

Ex: Hyenas are scavenging carnivores known for their distinctive laughs .Les hyènes sont des **carnivores** charognards connus pour leurs rires distinctifs.
tame
[Adjectif]

(of an animal) fit to live with people and not afraid of them

apprivoisé

apprivoisé

Ex: At the wildlife sanctuary , some animals had become tame due to their regular interactions with the caregivers .Dans le sanctuaire de la faune, certains animaux étaient devenus **apprivoisés** en raison de leurs interactions régulières avec les soignants.
to stalk
[verbe]

to move stealthily or quietly towards prey or a target, typically in a deliberate and calculated manner

traquer, pister

traquer, pister

Ex: The wolf pack coordinated their movements to stalk a herd of deer .La meute de loups a coordonné ses mouvements pour **traquer** un troupeau de cerfs.
habitat
[nom]

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

habitat

habitat

Ex: Cacti are well adapted to the dry habitat of the desert .Les cactus sont bien adaptés à l'**habitat** sec du désert.
breed
[nom]

a particular type of animal or plant that has typically been domesticated by people in a certain way

race

race

Ex: The Red Delicious apple breed is famous for its deep red color and sweet flavor .La **race** de pomme Red Delicious est célèbre pour sa couleur rouge profond et sa saveur sucrée.

(of some animals or plants) to spend the winter sleeping deeply

hiberner

hiberner

Ex: Ground squirrels hibernate in their burrows, where they enter a state of deep torpor to survive the winter.Les écureuils terrestres **hibernent** dans leurs terriers, où ils entrent dans un état de torpeur profonde pour survivre à l'hiver.

an area for birds and animals to live and to be protected from dangerous conditions and being hunted

réserve ornithologique

réserve ornithologique

Ex: Education programs at the sanctuary teach visitors about conservation and the importance of protecting natural habitats.Les programmes éducatifs du **sanctuaire** enseignent aux visiteurs la conservation et l'importance de protéger les habitats naturels.

a protected area of land or water that is set aside for the preservation and protection of natural habitats, wildlife, and plant species

réserve naturelle, réserve écologique

réserve naturelle, réserve écologique

Ex: The new law expanded the boundaries of the nature reserve to include more forested land .La nouvelle loi a élargi les limites de la **réserve naturelle** pour inclure plus de terres boisées.
endangered
[Adjectif]

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

en danger

en danger

Ex: Climate change poses a significant threat to many endangered species by altering their habitats and food sources.Le changement climatique représente une menace importante pour de nombreuses espèces **en danger** en modifiant leurs habitats et leurs sources de nourriture.
reptile
[nom]

a class of animals to which crocodiles, lizards, etc. belong, characterized by having cold blood and scaly skin

reptile

reptile

Ex: Reptiles are cold-blooded and rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature .Les **reptiles** sont à sang froid et dépendent de sources de chaleur externes pour réguler leur température corporelle.
rare
[Adjectif]

happening infrequently or uncommon in occurrence

rare

rare

Ex: Finding true friendship is rare but invaluable .Trouver une véritable amitié est **rare** mais inestimable.
exotic
[Adjectif]

originating in another country, particularly a tropical one

exotique

exotique

Ex: The restaurant served exotic dishes from around the world .Le restaurant servait des plats **exotiques** du monde entier.
cage
[nom]

a framework made of metal bars or wires in which animals or birds can be kept

cage

cage

Ex: The rabbit hopped around its cage, nibbling on the fresh vegetables placed inside .Le lapin sautait autour de sa **cage**, grignotant les légumes frais placés à l'intérieur.

any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

prédateur

prédateur

Ex: Jaguars , with powerful jaws and keen senses , are top predators in the dense rainforests of South America .Les **prédateurs**, avec leurs mâchoires puissantes et leurs sens aiguisés, sont les principaux prédateurs dans les forêts tropicales denses d'Amérique du Sud.
nest
[nom]

a structure that a bird makes for laying eggs or keeping the hatchlings in

nid

nid

Ex: The children watched in awe as the chicks hatched in the nest.
permanent
[Adjectif]

continuing to exist all the time, without significant changes

permanent

permanent

Ex: His permanent residence in the city allowed him to become deeply involved in local community activities .Sa résidence **permanente** dans la ville lui a permis de s'impliquer profondément dans les activités de la communauté locale.

a once-thriving town or community that has been abandoned or largely deserted, often due to economic or environmental factors

ville fantôme, cité fantôme

ville fantôme, cité fantôme

Ex: With so many businesses closing , the downtown district started resembling a ghost town.Avec tant d'entreprises qui ferment, le quartier du centre-ville a commencé à ressembler à une **ville fantôme**.
spectacular
[Adjectif]

extremely impressive and beautiful, often evoking awe or excitement

spectaculaire, époustouflant

spectaculaire, époustouflant

Ex: The concert ended with a spectacular light show .Le concert s'est terminé par un **spectaculaire** spectacle de lumières.

a beautiful scene in the countryside that can be seen in one particular view

paysage

paysage

Ex: The sunflower fields created a vibrant landscape.Les champs de tournesols ont créé un **paysage** vibrant.
active
[Adjectif]

(of a volcano) currently showing signs of volcanic activity or having the potential to become active soon

actif, en activité

actif, en activité

Ex: Volcanologists were surprised when the previously quiet volcano became active overnight .Les volcanologues ont été surpris lorsque le volcan auparavant calme est devenu **actif** du jour au lendemain.
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.
inhospitable
[Adjectif]

providing an environment where life or growth is difficult or impossible

inhospitalier

inhospitalier

Ex: The area 's inhospitable soil could n't support the crops they tried to plant .Le sol **inhospitalier** de la région ne pouvait pas supporter les cultures qu'ils ont essayé de planter.

the latest or most advanced level of technology, design, or knowledge in a particular field

Ex: The gallery showcased state of the art in digital art installations .
secondhand
[Adjectif]

previously owned or used by someone else

d'occasion, de seconde main

d'occasion, de seconde main

Ex: The secondhand bookstore has a wide variety of titles at low prices.
available
[Adjectif]

ready for being used or acquired

disponible

disponible

Ex: We have made the necessary documents available for download on our website .Nous avons rendu les documents nécessaires **disponibles** au téléchargement sur notre site web.
handcrafted
[Adjectif]

made by hand using traditional or artisanal methods rather than by automated or mass-production processes

artisanal, fait main

artisanal, fait main

Ex: The restaurant takes pride in its hand-crafted desserts made from scratch.Le restaurant est fier de ses desserts **faits main** préparés à partir de zéro.
brand-new
[Adjectif]

having never been used or worn before

flambant neuf, tout neuf

flambant neuf, tout neuf

Ex: They bought brand-new furniture to furnish their recently renovated apartment .Ils ont acheté des meubles **flambant neufs** pour meubler leur appartement récemment rénové.

the gradual damage or deterioration that occurs to an object or property as a result of normal use or aging

Ex: The printer was still working fine , despite some wear and tear.

used to refer to the availability of a product or property for purchase, sale, or rental

Ex: Their company just put a new on the market.
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