Sciences Naturelles SAT - Agriculture et foresterie
Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à l'agriculture et à la foresterie, tels que « semi-aride », « irrigation », « mulch », etc. dont vous aurez besoin pour réussir vos SAT.
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to use a large farming equipment to dig the ground and make it ready for farming

labourer
to prepare the soil for planting by digging, stirring, or turning it over using a tool such as a plow or a tiller

biner, cultiver
a chemical or natural material that is added to the soil to improve its productivity and help plants grow

engrais, fertilisant
the artificial application of water to land or soil to assist in the growing of crops and the maintenance of landscapes

irrigation, approvisionnement en eau
the amount of water, in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls to the ground, measured over a specific period and crucial for crop growth and forest health

précipitations, pluviométrie
characterized by receiving very little rainfall, often with erratic precipitation patterns and a tendency towards drought conditions, but not as extreme as arid climates

semi-aride, semi-aride (ou semi-aride dans un contexte différent)
the practice of cultivating and managing forests, including the planting, growth, and harvesting of trees for timber production and ecosystem maintenance

Sylviculture, Culture des forêts
a young plant that develops from a seed, typically in the early stages of growth after germination

plantule, jeune plante
(of food or farming techniques) produced or done without any artificial or chemical substances

organique
a chemical substance or agent that is used to kill or control insects that can cause harm to humans, crops, animals, and structures

insecticide, pesticide
a type of chemical substance that is used for killing insects or small animals that damage food or crops

pesticide
a chemical substance that kills plants, used for destroying plants that are not wanted

herbicide
to create stepped levels or flat areas on sloped land to prevent erosion and make the land suitable for farming or forestry

terrasser, étager
to deliberately mate individuals of different breeds or varieties to produce offspring with desirable characteristics or traits
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
the presence of large numbers of harmful insects, pests, or other organisms in an area, often causing damage to crops, trees, or natural environments

infestation, envahissement
related to agriculture, farmers, or rural life

agraire
a barren or unproductive area of land that is unsuitable for agriculture or habitation

désert, terrain vague
a method of growing plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water solutions

hydroponie, culture hydroponique
the excessive nutrients in water causing algae blooms, oxygen depletion, and ecological problems

eutrophisation, eutrophie
small seeds of a large crop that grows in warm regions, used to feed birds or make flour

millet
a tall plant growing in Central America that produces yellow seeds, which are used in cooking

maïs
a group of edible plants that are typically harvested and cooked while still immature

courge, gourd
a plant with bright orange or yellow flowers that produces seeds rich in oil

carthame, safran des teinturiers
the flower head of a plant from the cabbage family that is white in color and is eaten as a vegetable

chou-fleur
aquatic plants with finely divided underwater leaves, found in freshwater habitats like lakes and ponds

milfontaine, myriophylle
a deciduous tree known for its smooth bark, typically found in temperate and boreal forests

bouleau, betula
a thread-like structure found in fungi, consisting of a chain of cells that collectively form the fungal mycelium, essential for nutrient absorption and growth

hyphes, filaments fongiques
a long green vegetable with edible stems, used in cooking or eaten raw

asperge
a type of fruit belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, typically with a hard outer shell, often used for containers, utensils, or as ornamental decorations

courge, potiron
a tall evergreen tree with fine-grained wood, valued for construction and known for its dense foliage

sosnówka, hemlock (terme botanique)
any type of plant whose pods contain seeds, such as peas and beans

légumineuse
a succulent herb with fleshy leaves, commonly used in salads and culinary dishes

pourpier, portulaca
