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Animaux - En Ce qui Concerne les Insectes

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux revêtements d'animaux. Lisez la liste complètement pour en savoir plus.

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fur
fur
[nom]

the thick, soft hair that grows on the body of some animals such as cats, dogs, etc.

pelage, poil

pelage, poil

Ex: The kitten's fur was so soft and silky to the touch. 
mane
mane
[nom]

hair that grows on the neck of an animal such as a horse, lion, etc.

crinière

crinière

coat
coat
[nom]

the natural covering of hair, wool, or fur on an animal

pelage, poil

pelage, poil

Ex: The dog's coat was thick and shiny. 
scale
scale
[nom]

each of the thin hard plates that cover the surface of the body of a fish or reptile

écaille

écaille

Ex: The fish's scales shimmered in the sunlight as it leaped out of the water. 
down
down
[nom]

the smooth fluffy feathers of a bird

duvet

duvet

Ex: The duck's down kept it warm during the winter. 
feather
feather
[nom]

any of the light and soft parts covering the body of a bird

plume

plume

Ex: The ancient Egyptians used feathers as quills to write on papyrus scrolls. 
fleece
fleece
[nom]

the coat of wool that covers the body of an animal such as a sheep, goat, etc.

toison

toison

Ex: She admired the thick fleece of the sheep in the pasture. 
wool
wool
[nom]

the soft and thick hair that grows on the body of sheep and goats

laine

laine

Ex: His sweater was made of luxurious wool that kept him cozy. 
plumage
plumage
[nom]

the feathers of a bird covering its body

plumage

plumage

Ex: Male peacocks are known for their vibrant plumage displayed during courtship. 
hide
hide
[nom]

the skin of an animal, especially a large animal, either raw or treated

peau

peau

bristle
bristle
[nom]

a short, thick, coarse hair growing naturally on an animal or person

poil

poil

Ex: The boar's bristles were rough to the touch. 
spine
spine
[nom]

a sharp, rigid projection or appendage on an animal, such as a porcupine quill, a bony ridge, or a fin ray

épine dorsale

épine dorsale

Ex: The porcupine's spine can pierce skin easily. 
guard hair

the coarse, longer, and often more rigid hairs that form the outermost layer of an animal's fur or coat

poil de garde, poil de couverture

poil de garde, poil de couverture

pelage
pelage
[nom]

the entire coat or fur of an animal, including all the hairs, whether they are short, long, coarse, or fine, that cover its body

pelage

pelage

skin
skin
[nom]

the thin layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or an animal

peau

peau

Ex: He applied lotion to keep his skin moisturized during the winter. 
shell
shell
[nom]

the hard protective case or covering of some animals such as a snail, mussel, crab, or turtle

coquille

coquille

hair
hair
[nom]

a thin, filamentous structure in animals that grows from the skin and serves various purposes such as warmth, camouflage, and sensory perception

cheveu, poil

cheveu, poil

exoskeleton

the hard outer covering that supports the body of an animal, such as an arthropod

exosquelette

exosquelette

Ex: The beetle's exoskeleton was shiny and tough. 
pelt
pelt
[nom]

the skin of an animal with the fur, wool, or hair still covering it

peau

peau

Ex: The hunter proudly displayed the pelt of the wolf he had captured, its thick fur a testament to its strength and resilience. 
underfur

the dense, soft, and insulating layer of fur found beneath the outer or guard hairs of an animal's coat, providing warmth and protection

duvet, sous-poil

duvet, sous-poil

awn hair

a type of hair found on some plants, characterized by a long, slender, and bristle-like structure that protrudes from the seed or flower head, aiding in seed dispersal and defense against herbivores

poil d'arrête, soie végétale

poil d'arrête, soie végétale

quill
quill
[nom]

a sharp, stiff, hollow spine found on the body of porcupines or hedgehogs, serving as a defensive mechanism against predators

piquant, épine dorsale

piquant, épine dorsale

vellus hair

a short, fine, and undeveloped hair covering the animals' body, used for insulation, camouflage, and sensory perception

poil de duvet, pelage fin

poil de duvet, pelage fin

ungual tuft

a small cluster of stiff, bristly hairs located on the underside of the digits of some primates, used for grooming and grasping objects

touffe unguéale, pinceau unguéal

touffe unguéale, pinceau unguéal

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