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Vocabulaire pour l'IELTS General (Score 8-9) - Weather

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à la météo qui sont nécessaires à l'examen IELTS de formation générale.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (8-9)
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: Meteorologists closely monitor atmospheric conditions to predict the onset and duration of monsoon, helping communities prepare for its arrival .

snow, rain, hail, etc. that falls to or condenses on the ground

précipitations

précipitations

Ex: The accumulation of ice on power lines and tree branches during precipitation can lead to power outages and hazardous road conditions .
dew
[nom]

the tiny water drops that form on cool surfaces during the night, caused by condensation

rosée

rosée

Ex: In the early morning lightdew glistened like diamonds on the grass , adding a magical quality to the landscape .

a piece of equipment that measures the temperature of the air

thermomètre

thermomètre

isobar
[nom]

(meteorology) a line on a map that joins places with the same air pressure at a given time or over a given period

isobare

isobare

Ex: As the storm approached , isobars on the weather chart began to cluster more closely together , signaling strong winds .

a scale devised to estimate wind speeds based on the observed effects of the wind on the sea surface and land features

échelle de Beaufort, échelle Beaufort

échelle de Beaufort, échelle Beaufort

Ex: The coastal weather station reported a Beaufort Scale rating of 4, indicating a moderate breeze along the shoreline.
flurry
[nom]

a small amount of rain, snow, etc. that moves in a quick and stormy way and lasts only for a short period of time

bourrasque

bourrasque

Ex: A flurry of snow made the roads slippery .
sleet
[nom]

frozen raindrops or partially melted snowflakes that fall as ice pellets

grésil, neige fondue

grésil, neige fondue

Ex: sleet clung to the tree branches , creating a picturesque winter scene .

a meteorological phenomenon characterized by a dense, widespread snowfall that significantly reduces visibility, often resulting in a featureless landscape

blizzard, blanchissement

blizzard, blanchissement

Ex: The pilot decided to delay the flight due to the impending whiteout conditions.
chinook
[nom]

a warm, dry wind that descends the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, causing a rapid and significant increase in temperature

un vent chinook, un vent d'origine chinook

un vent chinook, un vent d'origine chinook

Ex: Farmers welcomed chinook, as it helped prevent frost damage to crops during cold spells .
gust
[nom]

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

coup de vent

coup de vent

Ex: With gust, the autumn leaves danced and twirled in a colorful whirlwind before settling back to the ground .
slush
[nom]

partially melted snow or ice, often forming a wet and muddy mixture

slush, bouillie de neige

slush, bouillie de neige

Ex: slush on the driveway made it challenging for the homeowners to clear a path for their cars .
squall
[nom]

a sudden, intense, and brief storm characterized by strong winds and often accompanied by rain or snow

rafale, tempête soudaine

rafale, tempête soudaine

Ex: The plane experienced turbulence as it passed through squall, causing a brief period of discomfort for the passengers .

a sudden and rapid flooding of a normally dry area, often caused by heavy rainfall or the sudden release of water

inondation éclair, crue subite

inondation éclair, crue subite

Ex: Flash floods can occur with little warning , making it essential to stay informed about weather conditions in vulnerable areas .

a sudden, intense appearance of sunlight, often breaking through clouds and creating a radiant and vivid effect in the sky

éclat de soleil, rayonnement solaire

éclat de soleil, rayonnement solaire

Ex: The sunrise was accompanied by a sunburst, painting the sky with hues of pink and orange .

a weather phenomenon with an extensive circulation of winds around a central region of high barometric pressure that is connected with calm and fine weather

anticyclone

anticyclone

Ex: Residents took advantage of the calm weather brought by anticyclone to enjoy outdoor activities like picnics and hiking in the mountains .
bluster
[nom]

a strong, noisy, and gusty wind, often accompanied by turbulent

brouillard, tempête

brouillard, tempête

Ex: The windows rattled with each gust of bluster, creating an eerie ambiance indoors .
balmy
[Adjectif]

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

agréable, doux

agréable, doux

Ex: balmy atmosphere of the spa provided a relaxing environment for guests to unwind .
Vocabulaire pour l'IELTS General (Score 8-9)
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