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Vocabulaire pour IELTS (De Base) - Temps

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur la météo, tels que "nuageux", "sécheresse", "pleuvoir à verse", etc., qui sont nécessaires pour l'examen IELTS.

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Words for Basic IELTS
atmosphere

the layer of gases surrounding a planet, held in place by gravity

atmosphère

atmosphère

Ex: Earth's atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation. 
cloudy
cloudy
[Adjectif]

having many clouds up in the sky

nuageux

nuageux

Ex: I carried an umbrella with me because the weather looked cloudy. 
to flood
to flood
[verbe]

to become covered or filled by water

inonder

inonder

Ex: Emergency services were on high alert as the storm threatened to flood the coastal towns. 
to freeze
to freeze
[verbe]

(of the weather) to be very cold

geler

geler

Ex: The forecast predicted that temperatures would freeze overnight, prompting residents to take precautions against frost. 
hurricane

a very strong and destructive wind that moves in circles, often seen in the Caribbean

ouragan

ouragan

Ex: Emergency shelters were set up before the hurricane struck. 
lightning

a bright flash, caused by electricity, in the sky or one that hits the ground from within the clouds

éclair

éclair

Ex: The sky lit up with a brilliant flash of lightning during the storm. 
to pour
to pour
[verbe]

to rain heavily and in a large amount

pleuvoir à verse, pleuvoir à torrents

pleuvoir à verse, pleuvoir à torrents

Ex: It started to pour just as we left the house, drenching us completely. 
rainfall

the event of rain falling from the sky

précipitations, chute de pluie

précipitations, chute de pluie

Ex: The rainfall this year has been much higher than usual. 
snowfall

the event during which snow begins to fall from the sky

chutes de neige

chutes de neige

Ex: The peaceful countryside was transformed into a winter wonderland after a heavy snowfall blanketed the landscape in a pristine layer of white. 
tornado
tornado
[nom]

a strong and dangerous type of wind, which is formed like a turning cone, usually causing damage

tornade

tornade

Ex: Many trees were uprooted by the powerful tornado. 
avalanche

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

avalanche

avalanche

Ex: Rescue teams were dispatched to the area after the avalanche. 
blizzard

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

tempête de neige

tempête de neige

Ex: The blizzard made driving conditions hazardous. 
drought
drought
[nom]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

sécheresse

sécheresse

Ex: The city imposed water restrictions because of the drought. 
forecast

a prediction or estimate of future events, often related to weather or conditions

prévision

prévision

Ex: The weather forecast predicts rain tomorrow. 
typhoon
typhoon
[nom]

a tropical storm with violent winds moving in a circle that form over the western Pacific Ocean

cyclone tropical

cyclone tropical

Ex: The typhoon brought heavy rain and strong winds, causing widespread damage to homes and infrastructure. 
acid rain

rain containing a great deal of acidic chemicals, caused by air pollution, which can harm the environment

pluie acide

pluie acide

Ex: The once-clear mountain stream turned murky after years of acid rain falling on its watershed. 
centigrade
centigrade
[Adjectif]

related to or using a temperature scale on which water boils at 100° and freezes at 0°

centigrade

centigrade

Ex: The weather reached 40 degrees centigrade today. 
cyclone
cyclone
[nom]

a violent storm with winds moving in circles

cyclone

cyclone

Ex: The cyclone caused widespread flooding and destruction across the island. 
downpour

a brief heavy rainfall

averse

averse

Ex: The unexpected downpour caught everyone off guard, forcing them to seek shelter under shop awnings. 
Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit
[Adjectif]

related to or using a temperature scale on which water boils at 212° and freezes at 32°

Fahrenheit

Fahrenheit

Ex: The forecast said it would be 86 degrees Fahrenheit today. 
frost
frost
[nom]

a weather condition during which the temperature drops below the freezing point and thin layers of ice are formed on the surfaces

gelée

gelée

Ex: The early frost caught many farmers off guard this season. 
monsoon
monsoon
[nom]

a period in the summer during which wind blows and rain falls in India or other hot South Asian countries

mousson

mousson

Ex: Farmers eagerly anticipate the monsoon season as it brings much-needed rainfall to replenish parched fields and ensure a successful harvest. 
heat wave

a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before

vague de chaleur

vague de chaleur

Ex: The city issued a warning for a heat wave, advising residents to stay indoors and stay hydrated. 
humidity

the amount of moisture present in the air

humidité

humidité

Ex: The high humidity made the summer day feel even hotter. 
mist
mist
[nom]

a thin, fog-like cloud consisting of tiny water droplets suspended in the air

brouillard

brouillard

Ex: The morning mist obscured the view of the mountains from the valley. 
thunder
thunder
[nom]

the loud crackling noise that is heard from the sky during a storm

tonnerre

tonnerre

Ex: The thunder rattled the windows during the intense storm. 
vapor
vapor
[nom]

extremely small drops of liquid in the air, resulted from the heating of the liquid

vapeur

vapeur

Ex: The morning mist rose from the lake, forming a delicate vapor that shrouded the landscape. 
torrent
torrent
[nom]

a powerful stream of water or other liquid that moves very fast

torrent

torrent

Ex: The river turned into a raging torrent after heavy rainfall, sweeping away everything in its path. 
to shower
to shower
[verbe]

to rain or snow as if in a shower

pleuvoir, averser

pleuvoir, averser

Ex: It began to shower just as we were leaving the house, soaking us in seconds. 
Celsius
Celsius
[nom]

Swedish astronomer who devised the centigrade thermometer (1701-1744)

Celsius

Celsius

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