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Le livre Total English - Avancé - Unité 7 - Référence

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Total English - Advanced
mammal
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
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.La Route de la Soie était un ancien réseau de routes **commerciales** reliant l'Orient et l'Occident.
carnivore

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
tame
[Adjectif]

brought from a wild state under human control or accustomed to humans

apprivoisé

apprivoisé

Ex: Tame animals are easier to care for than wild ones .
to stalk
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
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
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.
to hibernate

(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.
sanctuary

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.
nature reserve

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
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
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
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
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
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.
predator

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
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.Les enfants regardaient avec émerveillement les poussins éclore dans le **nid**.
permanent
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.
ghost town

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
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.
landscape

an area of scenery visible in a single view

paysage

paysage

Ex: The garden was designed to enhance the natural landscape.
active
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
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
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.
state of the art

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

Ex: The gallery showcased the state of the art in digital art installations.
secondhand
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.La librairie d'**occasion** a une grande variété de titres à bas prix.
available
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
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
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.
wear and tear

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 minor wear and tear.
on the market

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

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