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Animaux - Verbes relatifs aux animaux

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Words Related to Animals
to graze
[verbe]

(of sheep, cows, etc.) to feed on the grass in a field

pâturer

pâturer

Ex: The shepherd led the flock to graze on the hillside .Le berger a conduit le troupeau pour **paître** sur le flanc de la colline.
to hunt
[verbe]

to pursue and capture or kill other animals as a means of securing food or defending territory

chasser, traquer

chasser, traquer

Ex: In the wild , big cats often hunt at night to avoid the daytime heat .Dans la nature, les grands félins **chassent** souvent la nuit pour éviter la chaleur du jour.
to dive
[verbe]

(of an aircraft or a bird) to descend steeply in the air

plonger

plonger

Ex: The spacecraft re-entered the Earth 's atmosphere and began to dive towards its landing site .Le vaisseau spatial est rentré dans l'atmosphère terrestre et a commencé à **plonger** vers son site d'atterrissage.
to molt
[verbe]

(of animals or birds) to lose hair, feathers, etc. temporarily before they grow back

muer

muer

Ex: The deer molts in the late summer, replacing its old coat with a new one for the colder months.Le cerf **mue** à la fin de l'été, remplaçant son vieux pelage par un nouveau pour les mois plus froids.

(of some animals or plants) to spend the winter sleeping deeply

hiberner

hiberner

Ex: Ground squirrels hibernate in their burrows, where they enter a state of deep torpor to survive the winter.Les écureuils terrestres **hibernent** dans leurs terriers, où ils entrent dans un état de torpeur profonde pour survivre à l'hiver.
to migrate
[verbe]

(of fish, birds, or other animals) to move to different geographic areas according to seasons in order to breed, find food, or escape harsh environmental conditions

migrer

migrer

Ex: African elephants migrate in search of water and food .Les éléphants d'Afrique **migrent** à la recherche d'eau et de nourriture.
to swim
[verbe]

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

nager

nager

Ex: They 're learning to swim at the swimming pool .Ils apprennent à **nager** à la piscine.
to perch
[verbe]

(of a bird) to land and rest on something, such as a branch, bar, etc.

percher

percher

Ex: The parrot perched on her shoulder , squawking playfully .Le perroquet **se percha** sur son épaule, piaillant joyeusement.
to nuzzle
[verbe]

to root out something with the snout

fouiller avec le museau, renifler pour trouver

fouiller avec le museau, renifler pour trouver

to hover
[verbe]

(of a bird, aircraft, etc.) to remain at one place in midair

voleter, planer

voleter, planer

to change wild animals or plants for human use or cultivation

domestiquer

domestiquer

Ex: Some scientists are exploring the possibility of domesticating certain wild plants for food production in the future .Certains scientifiques explorent la possibilité de **domestiquer** certaines plantes sauvages pour la production alimentaire à l'avenir.
to feed
[verbe]

(of an animal or baby) to take or eat food

nourrir, alimenter

nourrir, alimenter

Ex: The calves fed near the barn in the early morning .Les veaux **se nourrissaient** près de la grange tôt le matin.
to sing
[verbe]

(of birds) to make high-pitched and pleasing sounds

chanter, gazouiller

chanter, gazouiller

Ex: As the evening approached , the nightingales sang softly in the fading light .Alors que le soir approchait, les rossignols **chantaient** doucement dans la lumière déclinante.

to blend in with the surroundings to avoid being seen or detected

camoufler

camoufler

Ex: The stick insect resembles a twig , allowing it to camouflage among branches and foliage to avoid detection by predators .
to stroke
[verbe]

to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

caresser

caresser

Ex: To calm the nervous kitten , the veterinarian gently stroked its back while examining it .Pour calmer le chaton nerveux, le vétérinaire a doucement **caressé** son dos tout en l'examinant.
to peck
[verbe]

(of a bird) to move the beak in a sudden movement and bite something

picorer, donner des coups de bec

picorer, donner des coups de bec

Ex: The woodpecker pecked rhythmically on the tree trunk .Le pic **a picoré** rythmiquement sur le tronc d'arbre.
to stalk
[verbe]

to move stealthily or quietly towards prey or a target, typically in a deliberate and calculated manner

traquer, pister

traquer, pister

Ex: The wolf pack coordinated their movements to stalk a herd of deer .La meute de loups a coordonné ses mouvements pour **traquer** un troupeau de cerfs.
to sting
[verbe]

(of an animal or insect) to pierce the skin of another animal or a human, typically injecting poison, either in self-defense or while preying

piquer

piquer

Ex: If provoked , the scorpion will sting as a means of self-defense .Si provoqué, le scorpion **piquera** comme moyen d'autodéfense.
to bite
[verbe]

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

mordre

mordre

Ex: He could n't resist the temptation and decided to bite into the tempting chocolate bar .Il ne put résister à la tentation et décida de **mordre** dans la barre de chocolat alléchante.
to soar
[verbe]

to go higher while flying

monter

monter

Ex: Watching the seagulls soar effortlessly over the ocean always brings a sense of peace and freedom .Regarder les mouettes **planer** sans effort au-dessus de l'océan apporte toujours un sentiment de paix et de liberté.
to slither
[verbe]

to move smoothly and quietly, like a snake

ramper, onduler

ramper, onduler

Ex: The frost-covered snake slithered across the icy path .Le serpent couvert de givre **glissa** à travers le chemin glacé.
to chase
[verbe]

to follow a person or thing and see where they go, often for the purpose of catching them

poursuivre, chasser

poursuivre, chasser

Ex: The paparazzi relentlessly chased the celebrity , hoping to capture exclusive photos .Les paparazzis ont poursuivi sans relâche la célébrité, espérant capturer des photos exclusives.
to hop
[verbe]

(of a bird or an animal) to move forward by jumping on all feet

sauter

sauter

Ex: The baby goat discovered its newfound ability to hop and playfully leaped around the barnyard .Le chevreau a découvert sa nouvelle capacité à **sauter** et a bondi joyeusement autour de la basse-cour.
to bristle
[verbe]

to react or respond with anger, irritation, or indignation, often by stiffening or erecting hairs or bristles on the body

se hérisser

se hérisser

to buck
[verbe]

(of a horse) to leap or jump with its back arched, typically in an attempt to throw off a rider or in a show of resistance

ruer, se cabrer

ruer, se cabrer

Ex: The rider was thrown off when the horse suddenly bucked.Le cavalier a été jeté à terre lorsque le cheval a soudainement **rué**.
to spin
[verbe]

to twist or pull fibers together to form a continuous thread or yarn

filer, tisser

filer, tisser

Ex: Using a traditional hand-spinning technique , they spun hemp fibers .En utilisant une technique traditionnelle de filage à la main, ils ont **filé** des fibres de chanvre.
to swarm
[verbe]

to gather or travel to a place in large, dense groups

essaimer, affluer

essaimer, affluer

Ex: Soldiers swarmed into the town to secure the area .Les soldats **envahirent** la ville pour sécuriser la zone.

to deposit pollen on a plant or flower so that it can produce new seeds or fruit

polliniser

polliniser

Ex: Some plants , like corn , are pollinated by the wind , while others , like tomatoes , rely on bees .Certaines plantes, comme le maïs, sont **pollinisées** par le vent, tandis que d'autres, comme les tomates, dépendent des abeilles.
to warble
[verbe]

(of a bird) to produce a melodious, trilling, or warbling song with a series of varying notes and pitches

gazouiller, chantonner

gazouiller, chantonner

to preen
[verbe]

to groom oneself or another individual by straightening and cleaning the feathers or fur using the beak or tongue

lisser, faire sa toilette

lisser, faire sa toilette

to nest
[verbe]

to build a nest or live in it

nicher

nicher

Ex: The pair of lovebirds meticulously worked together to nest in the hollow of a tree .Le couple de tourtereaux a travaillé méticuleusement ensemble pour **nicher** dans le creux d'un arbre.
to slough
[verbe]

to shed or cast off of old skin, scales, feathers, or horns, typically as part of a natural growth

se dépouiller de

se dépouiller de

to scent
[verbe]

to track something using one's sense of smell, typically performed by animals to locate food, identify potential threats, or find mates

flairer, pister

flairer, pister

Ex: While I was hiking , I witnessed a rabbit scenting the air before darting into the bushes .Alors que je faisais de la randonnée, j'ai vu un lapin **flairer** l'air avant de se précipiter dans les buissons.

to search for and consume decaying or dead organic matter as a source of food, often done by animals

charogner, fouiller pour trouver de la nourriture

charogner, fouiller pour trouver de la nourriture

to prey on
[verbe]

to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival

chasser, se nourrir de

chasser, se nourrir de

Ex: Some snakes prey on eggs , swallowing them whole .Certains serpents **se nourrissent** d'œufs, les avalant entiers.
to rear
[verbe]

to stand or rise onto the back legs, usually referring to animals

se cabrer, se dresser sur ses pattes arrière

se cabrer, se dresser sur ses pattes arrière

Ex: The bear reared, towering over the hikers .L'ours se **dressa**, dominant les randonneurs.
to paw
[verbe]

to use the front feet in a repetitive and scratching motion, often done by animals to express eagerness, curiosity, or frustration

gratter, griffer

gratter, griffer

to pass, endure, or spend the winter season

hiverner, passer l'hiver

hiverner, passer l'hiver

to feed on
[verbe]

to regularly eat a specific type of food to stay alive and grow

se nourrir de, se sustenter de

se nourrir de, se sustenter de

Ex: Certain plants are known to feed on insects as a supplementary source of nutrients .Certaines plantes sont connues pour **se nourrir** d'insectes comme source supplémentaire de nutriments.
to beach
[verbe]

to cause a marine animal to come onto shore or land, either intentionally or unintentionally

échouer, échouer intentionnellement

échouer, échouer intentionnellement

to frisk
[verbe]

to move about in a lively and playful way, usually by jumping or running, as seen in the behavior of young or excited animals

folâtrer, gambader

folâtrer, gambader

Ex: Playful monkeys in the treetops would often frisk their tails , signaling their contentment .Les singes joueurs dans la cime des arbres **frisaient** souvent leur queue, signalant leur contentement.
to frolic
[verbe]

to play or engage in lively, joyful, and often energetic or spontaneous activities

folâtrer,  s'ébattre

folâtrer, s'ébattre

to ruffle
[verbe]

to shake, fluff up, or disarrange the feathers of a bird, either as a sign of agitation, aggression, or fear, or as a part of their natural grooming behavior

ébouriffer, hérisser

ébouriffer, hérisser

to spray
[verbe]

to expel a fine mist or stream of liquid or other substance from the body, often as a defense mechanism or as a way to mark territory or communicate with other animals

vaporiser, pulvériser

vaporiser, pulvériser

Ex: The octopus sprayed a cloud of ink to camouflage itself and evade capture by the predator.La pieuvre a **pulvérisé** un nuage d'encre pour se camoufler et échapper à la capture par le prédateur.
to shy
[verbe]

to startle or suddenly move away from something or someone, often due to fear, timidity, or a desire to avoid contact or attention

s'esquiver, sur sauter

s'esquiver, sur sauter

Ex: The horse shied from the loud noise , its ears pricked up in alarm .Le cheval **s'est effarouché** du bruit fort, ses oreilles se dressant en alerte.

to scratch or scrape at something with the hands or claws, as if trying to dig or climb

gratter, griffer

gratter, griffer

to root
[verbe]

to dig or search for something by using the snout, as done by certain animals like pigs

fouiller, fouiner

fouiller, fouiner

Ex: The animal rooted energetically , scattering leaves and debris everywhere .L'animal **fouillait** énergiquement, dispersant des feuilles et des débris partout.
to burrow
[verbe]

to dig a hole or tunnel into the ground or other surface to create a space for shelter or habitation

creuser, terrer

creuser, terrer

Ex: Certain birds , like kingfishers , burrow into riverbanks to create nesting sites .Certains oiseaux, comme les martins-pêcheurs, **creusent** des terriers dans les berges des rivières pour créer des sites de nidification.

to chew and regurgitate food, typically performed by ruminant animals such as cows and sheeps

ruminer

ruminer

Ex: Ruminating is an essential process for animals like sheep to extract nutrients from grass .**Ruminer** est un processus essentiel pour les animaux comme les moutons afin d'extraire les nutriments de l'herbe.
to gallop
[verbe]

(of a horse, etc.) to ride as fast as possible

galoper

galoper

to trot
[verbe]

(of a horse or other animals) to move at a speed faster than a walk and slower than a canter

trotter

trotter

Ex: The donkey trotted behind the farmer , carrying a load of freshly harvested vegetables .L'âne **trottait** derrière le fermier, portant une charge de légumes fraîchement récoltés.
to browse
[verbe]

to feed on leaves, twigs, or other plant materials by nibbling or grazing, commonly done by animals such as deer or goats

brouter, paître

brouter, paître

to lope
[verbe]

to bound or run with long, easy strides, often seen in animals such as horses, wolves, or gazelles

galoper, bondir

galoper, bondir

to strut
[verbe]

to walk in a proud or self-assured manner, with the body held upright and the chest puffed out

se pavaner

se pavaner

to leap
[verbe]

to jump very high or over a long distance

bondir, sauter

bondir, sauter

Ex: In the long jump competition , the athlete leaped with all their might .Dans la compétition de saut en longueur, l'athlète a **bondi** de toutes ses forces.
to flit
[verbe]

to move quickly and lightly from somewhere or something to another

voltiger, papillonner

voltiger, papillonner

Ex: Thoughts flit through his mind as he tries to come up with a solution to the problem at hand.Les pensées **voltigent** dans son esprit alors qu'il essaie de trouver une solution au problème à résoudre.
to glide
[verbe]

to move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or on a surface with little or no propulsion

planer, glisser

planer, glisser

Ex: The boat glided gently down the river , hardly making a sound .Le bateau **glissait** doucement le long de la rivière, ne faisant presque aucun bruit.
to flutter
[verbe]

to move or flap rapidly and lightly, typically referring to the motion of wings, leaves, or other flexible objects

voltiger, battre des ailes

voltiger, battre des ailes

Ex: The curtains fluttered in the open window , letting in the fresh air .Les rideaux **voltigeaient** dans la fenêtre ouverte, laissant entrer l'air frais.
to scamper
[verbe]

to run or move quickly and playfully with small, light steps

gambader, courir vite et joyeusement

gambader, courir vite et joyeusement

Ex: The young foxes scampered through the forest , practicing their hunting skills .Les jeunes renards **gambadaient** à travers la forêt, pratiquant leurs compétences de chasse.
to prowl
[verbe]

to move stealthily and with intent, especially by a predatory animal

rôder, se déplacer furtivement

rôder, se déplacer furtivement

to bound
[verbe]

to leap or spring forward with energy and enthusiasm, often with all feet leaving the ground simultaneously

bondir, sauter

bondir, sauter

Ex: When released into the open space , the horse bounded with enthusiasm , displaying its freedom .Lorsqu'il a été libéré dans l'espace ouvert, le cheval a **bondi** avec enthousiasme, affichant sa liberté.
to amble
[verbe]

to walk at a slow and leisurely pace, usually without any particular purpose or urgency

se promener, flâner

se promener, flâner

Ex: The elderly gentleman liked to amble in the local park .Le vieux gentleman aimait se **promener** tranquillement dans le parc local.
to swoop
[verbe]

to quickly and unexpectedly attack a group or place to surround and capture them

fondre, assaillir

fondre, assaillir

Ex: A cybersecurity team swiftly swooped on hackers attempting to breach the networkUne équipe de cybersécurité a rapidement **fondu** sur des hackers tentant de pénétrer le réseau.
to waddle
[verbe]

to walk with short, clumsy steps and a swaying motion from side to side, typically as a result of being overweight or having short legs

se dandiner, marcher en se dandinant

se dandiner, marcher en se dandinant

Ex: Due to the heavy backpack , she had to waddle up the steep hill , taking small , careful steps to maintain her balance .En raison du lourd sac à dos, elle a dû **se dandiner** en montant la colline escarpée, faisant de petits pas prudents pour garder son équilibre.
to charge
[verbe]

to attack violently and suddenly in a battle

pousser

pousser

Ex: The general ordered his troops to charge the enemy 's flank , hoping to gain a tactical advantage .Le général a ordonné à ses troupes de **charger** le flanc de l'ennemi, espérant obtenir un avantage tactique.
to fly
[verbe]

to move or travel through the air

voler

voler

Ex: Look at the clouds ; planes must fly through them all the time .Regardez les nuages ; les avions doivent **voler** à travers eux tout le temps.
to crawl
[verbe]

to move slowly with the body near the ground or on the hands and knees

marcher à quatre pattes, ramper

marcher à quatre pattes, ramper

Ex: The cat stalked its prey and then began to crawl silently through the grass .Le chat a traqué sa proie puis a commencé à **ramper** silencieusement dans l'herbe.
to lumber
[verbe]

to move in a slow, heavy, and awkward manner, often due to the size or weight of the body or object being carried

se déplacer lourdement, avancer péniblement

se déplacer lourdement, avancer péniblement

to swing
[verbe]

to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended

se balancer

se balancer

Ex: The acrobat skillfully swung the trapeze , delighting the audience with breathtaking aerial stunts .L'acrobate a habilement **balancé** le trapèze, ravi le public avec des cascades aériennes à couper le souffle.
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