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Vocabulaire pour l'IELTS Academic (Score 5) - Paysages et géographie

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux paysages et à la géographie qui sont nécessaires à l'examen académique de base IELTS.

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
valley
[nom]

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

vallée

vallée

Ex: They hiked through valley to reach the lake .
desert
[nom]

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

désert

désert

Ex: They got lost while driving through desert.

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

montagne

montagne

Ex: We hiked up mountain and enjoyed the breathtaking view from the top .

a region of the earth that has the same standard time

fuseau horaire

fuseau horaire

Ex: Digital devices automatically update to the time zone based on their location using GPS technology .
hill
[nom]

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

colline

colline

Ex: hill provided a natural boundary between the two towns .

a large, open, and grass-covered area

prairie

prairie

Ex: grassland is home to antelopes and zebras .
plain
[nom]

a vast area of flat land

plaine

plaine

Ex: During their expedition , the explorers crossed a plain that seemed to go on forever .
forest
[nom]

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

forêt

forêt

Ex: We went for a walk in forest, surrounded by tall trees and chirping birds .
jungle
[nom]

a tropical forest with many plants growing densely

jungle

jungle

Ex: jungle was so dense that they could barely see ahead .

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

océan

océan

Ex: The sailors navigated ocean using the stars .
sea
[nom]

the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands

mer

mer

Ex: We spent our vacation relaxing on the sandy beaches by sea.
bay
[nom]

an area of land that is curved and partly encloses a part of the sea

baie

baie

Ex: Tourists enjoy kayaking and sailing in the calm waters of bay.
beach
[nom]

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

plage

plage

Ex: We had a picnic on the beach, enjoying the ocean breeze .
shore
[nom]

the area of land where the land meets a body of water such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river

rivage, plage

rivage, plage

Ex: The lighthouse stood tall , guiding ships safely shore.
coast
[nom]

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

côte

côte

Ex: Yesterday coast was full of people enjoying the summer sun .
island
[nom]

a piece of land surrounded by water

île

île

Ex: We witnessed sea turtles nesting on the shores of island.

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

chute d'eau, cascade

chute d'eau, cascade

Ex: He was mesmerized by the sheer power and beauty of the waterfall.
lake
[nom]

a large area of water, surrounded by land

lac

lac

Ex: They had a picnic by the side of lake.
river
[nom]

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

rivière

rivière

Ex: We went fishing by river and caught some fresh trout .

land that is filled with many trees

bois, région boisée

bois, région boisée

Ex: The children built a small fort out of sticks in woodland behind their school .
cave
[nom]

a hole or chamber formed underground naturally by rocks gradually breaking down over time

grotte, caverne

grotte, caverne

Ex: Cave diving enthusiasts brave the depths of caves, navigating narrow passages and exploring submerged chambers .
iceberg
[nom]

a very large floating piece of ice

iceberg

iceberg

Ex: The expedition team carefully navigated their ship around the iceberg.
gulf
[nom]

an area of sea that is partly surrounded by land, with a narrow opening

golfe

golfe

Ex: The boat was anchored in a gulf.
compass
[nom]

a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction

boussole

boussole

Ex: In the absence of GPS , compass became an essential tool for the outdoor survival course .
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 volcanoes.

‌a thick, tropical forest with tall trees and consistently heavy rainfall

forêt tropicale

forêt tropicale

Ex: rainforest is home to many indigenous communities .
Vocabulaire pour l'IELTS Academic (Score 5)
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