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Animaux - Types d'animaux

Ici, vous apprendrez les noms des types d'animaux en anglais. Lisez la liste complètement pour en savoir plus.

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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.

any cold-blooded animal with the ability to live both on land and in water, such as toads, frogs, etc.

amphibien

amphibien

Ex: Some amphibians, such as the African clawed frog , are commonly kept as pets in home aquariums .Certains **amphibiens**, comme la grenouille griffe africaine, sont couramment gardés comme animaux de compagnie dans les aquariums domestiques.

any mammal that lays eggs and is only found in Australia, such as platypus

monotrème

monotrème

any of the order of mammals that carry their young babies in a pouch, such as kangaroos, found either in Australia or Americas

marsupial

marsupial

a class of terrestrial arthropods that breathe air and have four pairs of limbs, such as spiders, scorpions, etc.

arachnide

arachnide

insect
[nom]

a small creature such as a bee or ant that has six legs, and generally one or two pairs of wings

insecte

insecte

Ex: The butterfly is a colorful and beautiful insect.Le papillon est un **insecte** coloré et magnifique.
bird
[nom]

an animal with a beak, wings, and feathers that is usually capable of flying

oiseau

oiseau

Ex: We enjoyed hearing the bird's melodic song from afar .Nous avons apprécié entendre le chant mélodieux de l'**oiseau** de loin.
fish
[nom]

an animal with a tail, gills and fins that lives in water

poisson

poisson

Ex: We saw a group of fish swimming together near the coral reef .Nous avons vu un groupe de **poissons** nager ensemble près du récif de corail.
bug
[nom]

any type of small insect

punaise

punaise

Ex: Some bugs are harmless , while others can be dangerous .Certains **insectes** sont inoffensifs, tandis que d'autres peuvent être dangereux.
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.
rodent
[nom]

any small mammal with a pair of strong front teeth, such as mice, hamsters, rats, etc.

rongeur

rongeur

Ex: Porcupines , although not commonly thought of as rodents , are classified in the rodent family and are known for their quills used as defense mechanisms .Les **rongeurs**, bien qu'on ne les considère pas communément comme tels, les porcs-épics sont classés dans la famille des rongeurs et sont connus pour leurs piquants utilisés comme mécanismes de défense.

any of the mammals that are categorized by thick skin and large hooves, such as elephants, rhinoceroses and hippopotami

pachyderme

pachyderme

any bottom-dwelling marine fish with a flat body, a color similar to the seabed and both eyes on the upper side of the body

poisson plat

poisson plat

an aquatic animal that feeds at the bottom of a lake, river, etc.

poisson de fond, poisson benthique

poisson de fond, poisson benthique

a bird, such as an eagle or a hawk, that feeds on animal flesh

oiseau de proie

oiseau de proie

any bird that makes a musical call

oiseau chanteur

oiseau chanteur

queen
[nom]

a large female insect that is fertile and can lay eggs in an insect colony

reine

reine

a strong mammal used for carrying heavy loads, also known as a beast of burden

bête de somme

bête de somme

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.

any animal that only feeds on plants

herbivore

herbivore

Ex: Giraffes use their long necks to reach leaves high in trees , typical of herbivores.Les girafes utilisent leur long cou pour atteindre les feuilles en haut des arbres, typique des **herbivores**.

an animal or person that feeds on a wide range of both plants and meat

omnivore, un animal ou une personne qui se nourrit d'une large gamme de plantes et de viande

omnivore, un animal ou une personne qui se nourrit d'une large gamme de plantes et de viande

Ex: The panda is a well-known omnivore, consuming bamboo shoots as well as small animals .Le panda est un **omnivore** bien connu, consommant des pousses de bambou ainsi que de petits animaux.

an animal that primarily feeds on insects or other small invertebrates

insectivore, mangeur d'insectes

insectivore, mangeur d'insectes

a bird that is hunted by people either for sport or food

gibier à plumes

gibier à plumes

any tropical bird, the male of which is colorful and displays unique courtship skills, originated in Papua New Guinea and Australia

oiseau de paradis

oiseau de paradis

any bird that migrates regularly from a region to another in different seasons of the year

oiseau de passage

oiseau de passage

seabird
[nom]

a bird that lives near the sea

oiseau de mer

oiseau de mer

any aquatic bird, especially a game bird of fresh waters

oiseau d'eau

oiseau d'eau

vermin
[nom]

small animals or insects that are believed to be destructive and are difficult to handle when they appear in a considerable number

animal nuisible, vermine

animal nuisible, vermine

Ex: During the medieval times , vermin like fleas and lice were rampant and often spread diseases .Pendant le Moyen Âge, les **nuisibles** comme les puces et les poux étaient omniprésents et propageaient souvent des maladies.

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.
game
[nom]

wild animals or birds that are hunted for food or sport

gibier

gibier

Ex: Regulations control which game can be hunted and when .

an invertebrate animal with a segmented body and a chitinous exoskeleton, such as a spider, crab, etc.

arthropode

arthropode

Ex: Arthropods molt their exoskeletons as they grow larger .Les **arthropodes** muent leur exosquelette en grandissant.

species that do not possess or cannot develop a spinal column, such as an arthropod, mollusk, etc.

invertébré

invertébré

Ex: She studied various invertebrates in biology class , including earthworms and jellyfish .Elle a étudié divers **invertébrés** en cours de biologie, y compris des vers de terre et des méduses.

a large group of animals characterized by the possession of a backbone or spinal column, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes

vertébré, animal vertébré

vertébré, animal vertébré

poultry
[nom]

turkeys, chickens, geese, ducks, etc. that are kept for their eggs and meat

volaille, poulet

volaille, poulet

Ex: He enjoys raising poultry in his backyard as a hobby .Il aime élever de la **volaille** dans son jardin comme passe-temps.
predatory
[Adjectif]

(of wild animals) living by preying on other animals, especially live animals

prédateur

prédateur

Ex: The owl 's predatory gaze followed the movement of a mouse on the forest floor .Le regard **prédateur** de la chouette suivait le mouvement d'une souris sur le sol de la forêt.
prey
[nom]

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

proie

proie

Ex: The cheetah 's speed helps it catch fast-moving prey.
fowl
[nom]

a domesticated bird that is particularly kept for its meat and eggs

volaille

volaille

Ex: Wild fowl, such as ducks and geese , migrate to warmer climates during winter .Les **volailles**, comme les canards et les oies, migrent vers des climats plus chauds en hiver.
big cat
[nom]

any large wild animal of the cat family, such as lions, tigers, etc.

grand félin, fauve

grand félin, fauve

bovid
[Adjectif]

a group of mammals, including cows, buffalo, bison, and antelopes, that are characterized by cloven hooves and ruminant digestion

bovin, relatif aux bovidés

bovin, relatif aux bovidés

a quadruped mammal with a slender build and curved horns that is native to Africa or Eurasia

antilope

antilope

primate
[nom]

any mammalian animal that belongs to the same group as humans, such as monkeys, apes, lemurs, etc.

primate

primate

a quadruped mammal that is herbivorous and has a complex digestive system from which it can bring the food back to its mouth and chew it again

ruminant

ruminant

vector
[nom]

an organism, typically an insect or a tick, that transmits a pathogen or parasite from one host to another

vecteur

vecteur

stray
[nom]

a domestic animal that is lost, abandoned or wandering without an owner

animal errant, animal perdu

animal errant, animal perdu

an animal with four legs, such as dogs, cats, horses, and cows

quadrupède, animal à quatre pattes

quadrupède, animal à quatre pattes

a type of marine invertebrate that can change its shape and form through a process called polymorphism

polymorphe, organisme polymorphe

polymorphe, organisme polymorphe

an animal, typically an insect or a bird, that transfers pollen from one flower to another

pollinisateur, agent pollinisateur

pollinisateur, agent pollinisateur

pest
[nom]

an insect or small animal that destroys or damages crops, food, etc.

nuisible

nuisible

mollusk
[nom]

any invertebrate that lives in aquatic or damp habitats and has a soft unsegmented body, often covered with a shell

mollusque

mollusque

Ex: Some mollusks, like snails , move slowly using a muscular foot .Certains **mollusques**, comme les escargots, se déplacent lentement en utilisant un pied musclé.

a type of mollusk with a single, usually spirally coiled shell, a muscular foot, and a head with sensory tentacles and a mouth

gastéropode, mollusque gastéropode

gastéropode, mollusque gastéropode

a fish that can not survive in salty waters and usually lives in lakes or rivers

poisson d'eau douce

poisson d'eau douce

a fish that can survive in salty water and lives in oceans, also known as marine fish

poisson d'eau salée

poisson d'eau salée

a fish that can survive the salty water of the sea

poisson de mer

poisson de mer

all wild animals, considered as a whole, living in the natural environment

faune et flore

faune et flore

Ex: The government has enacted laws to protect local wildlife.Le gouvernement a promulgué des lois pour protéger la **faune** locale.
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