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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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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
to harvest
[verbe]

to cut and collect a crop

récolter, moissonner, vendanger

récolter, moissonner, vendanger

Ex: harvests carrots from the garden beds , pulling them from the soil .

to grow plants or crops, especially for farming or commercial purposes

cultiver

cultiver

Ex: cultivate crops like corn and soybeans in the Midwest .
to yield
[verbe]

(of a farm or an industry) to grow or produce a crop or product

produire

produire

Ex: This yields high-quality grapes that are used to produce exceptional wines .
to plow
[verbe]

to use a large farming equipment to dig the ground and make it ready for farming

labourer

labourer

Ex: The plow the field in straight rows to optimize planting efficiency .
to hoe
[verbe]

to break up the surface of the ground, remove weeds, etc. using a gardening tool with a thin metal blade attached to a long handle

biner, sarcler

biner, sarcler

to till
[verbe]

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

biner, cultiver

Ex: Tilling the soil before planting helps to improve drainage and root growth .

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

engrais, fertilisant

engrais, fertilisant

Ex: fertilizer can harm plants , so it is important to follow the instructions .

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

irrigation, approvisionnement en eau

Ex: irrigation practices are crucial for sustainable forestry and preventing soil erosion .

the process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil, replenishing soil moisture and reducing runoff

infiltration, percolation

infiltration, percolation

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

précipitations, pluviométrie

Ex: precipitation data is vital for developing effective irrigation strategies .
semiarid
[Adjectif]

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)

semi-aride, semi-aride (ou semi-aride dans un contexte différent)

Ex: Effective water management is crucial for sustainable development semiarid regions .
coniferous
[Adjectif]

relating to trees with hard and dry fruits called cones and needle-shaped leaves

conifère

conifère

deciduous
[Adjectif]

(of plants) annually losing leaves

à feuilles caduque

à feuilles caduque

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

Sylviculture, Culture des forêts

Ex: Silviculture plays a vital role in balancing economic interests with environmental conservation in forestry .

an agricultural system where landowners allow tenants to use the land in exchange for a share of the crops produced

répartition des récoltes, cultures à métayage

répartition des récoltes, cultures à métayage

a farming approach that uses technology to optimize crop production by precisely managing resources like water, fertilizer, and pesticides

agriculture de précision, agriculture de précision technologique

agriculture de précision, agriculture de précision technologique

a farming system that combines agriculture with livestock grazing, where both activities are practiced on the same land

agropasteuralisme, système agropastoral

agropasteuralisme, système agropastoral

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

plantule, jeune plante

plantule, jeune plante

Ex: Gardeners monitor the growth seedlings to ensure they are ready for outdoor conditions .
organic
[Adjectif]

(of food or farming techniques) produced or done without any artificial or chemical substances

organique

organique

Ex: The store has a wide selection organic snacks and beverages .

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

insecticide, pesticide

Ex: The house was treated insecticide to get rid of the ants that had invaded the kitchen .

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

pesticide

pesticide

Ex: Excessive use pesticides can harm beneficial insects and the environment .

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

herbicide

herbicide

Ex: Proper application herbicides is essential to prevent damage to non-target plants and ecosystems .
to terrace
[verbe]

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

terrasser, étager

terrasser, étager

Ex: The reforestation project terracing the land to plant trees on the steep terrain .
manure
[nom]

solid waste from animals spread on a piece of land to help plants and crops grow healthier and stronger

fumier

fumier

compost
[nom]

decayed leaves, plants, or other organic waste turned into a mixture that can improve the soil's quality and productivity once added to it

compost

compost

mulch
[nom]

a protective layer of decaying leaves or compost that is spread over or around a plant to improve the quality of the soil, stop weeds from growing, or to provide protection for the plant's base and its roots

paillis

paillis

duff
[nom]

the layer of decomposing organic matter, such as leaves, twigs, and other plant material, that accumulates on the soil surface

litière, débris organiques

litière, débris organiques

to weed
[verbe]

to rid a garden or other area of land of unwanted plants

désherber

désherber

Ex: weeds the garden paths to keep them clear and accessible .
to cross
[verbe]

to deliberately mate individuals of different breeds or varieties to produce offspring with desirable characteristics or traits

Ex: The crossed two varieties of roses , resulting in a flower with a unique color .
blight
[nom]

any disease that causes a plant to wither and eventually dies

rouille, cloque

rouille, cloque

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 timesvermin like fleas and lice were rampant and often spread diseases .
prairie
[nom]

a flat, wide area of land with no or very few trees in North America

prairie

prairie

logging
[nom]

the act of cutting down trees to use their wood

abattage, exploitation forestière

abattage, exploitation forestière

Ex: The government imposed restrictions on logging to protect endangered species and their habitats.

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

infestation, envahissement

Ex: Effective pest management strategies are crucial to infestation and protect crops .
agrarian
[Adjectif]

related to agriculture, farmers, or rural life

agraire

agraire

Ex: agrarian landscape stretched for miles , with fields of crops as far as the eye could see .

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

désert, terrain vague

désert, terrain vague

Ex: The community garden initiative seeks to reclaim wasteland for productive use .
granary
[nom]

a place used for storing grains or farm food

grenier, grenier à grain

grenier, grenier à grain

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

hydroponie, culture hydroponique

hydroponie, culture hydroponique

Ex: The greenhouse hydroponics to grow a variety of herbs and greens .

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

eutrophisation, eutrophie

eutrophisation, eutrophie

Ex: Efforts to restore the lake 's health focus on reducing nutrient inputs to eutrophication.
millet
[nom]

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

millet

millet

Ex: You can impress your guests with an elegant millet-stuffed bell pepper dish.
maize
[nom]

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

maïs

maïs

Ex: In the school garden , the students proudly harvested maize they had planted .
squash
[nom]

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

courge, gourd

courge, gourd

Ex: Squash adds a wonderful texture and sweetness to curries.

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

carthame, safran des teinturiers

carthame, safran des teinturiers

Ex: She safflower in her garden , hoping to extract oil from the seeds for cooking purposes .

the flower head of a plant from the cabbage family that is white in color and is eaten as a vegetable

chou-fleur

chou-fleur

Ex: She cauliflower florets with spices and olive oil until they were golden brown and crispy .
milfoil
[nom]

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

milfontaine, myriophylle

milfontaine, myriophylle

Ex: Researchers study the ecological interactions milfoil and other aquatic species to better understand its role in freshwater ecosystems .
birch
[nom]

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

bouleau, betula

bouleau, betula

Ex: The wood birch trees is prized for its strength and flexibility , ideal for making furniture and plywood .
hypha
[nom]

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

hyphes, filaments fongiques

Ex: hypha of the mold infiltrated the fruit , causing it to decay rapidly .

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

asperge

asperge

Ex: Asparagus is a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy addition to any meal.
gourd
[nom]

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

courge, potiron

Ex: Botanists gourds as a diverse group of plants , including pumpkins and squashes .
radish
[nom]

an edible root of red color with a pungent taste that is eaten raw in salads

radis

radis

Ex: She sliced radishes into thin rounds and added them to a fresh garden salad .
hemlock
[nom]

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

sosnówka, hemlock (terme botanique)

sosnówka, hemlock (terme botanique)

Ex: Foresters hemlock stands to maintain biodiversity and sustainable logging practices .
legume
[nom]

any type of plant whose pods contain seeds, such as peas and beans

légumineuse

légumineuse

Ex: The dietitian recommended incorporating legumes into their meals for added protein and fiber .

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

pourpier, portulaca

pourpier, portulaca

Ex: They bought a bunch purslane from the farmer 's market and used it as a garnish for their soup .
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