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Sciences Naturelles SAT - Monde naturel

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés au monde naturel, tels que « burrow », « pelt », « shrub », etc. dont vous aurez besoin pour réussir vos SAT.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
prey
[nom]

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

proie

proie

rind
[nom]

the tough outer covering or skin of a fruit or vegetables

écorce, peau

écorce, peau

Ex: The bartender garnished the cocktail with a twist of rind.
drought
[nom]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

sécheresse

sécheresse

Ex: The drought affected both human and animal populations .
gust
[nom]

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

coup de vent

coup de vent

Ex: With gust, the autumn leaves danced and twirled in a colorful whirlwind before settling back to the ground .

the accumulation of compressed layers of snow on the ground in regions where snowfall is common

couverture neigeuse, névés

couverture neigeuse, névés

shrub
[nom]

a large woody plant with several main stems emerging from the ground

arbuste

arbuste

Ex: The landscaper suggested adding shrubs to create a natural border around the lawn .
twig
[nom]

a small and thin branch of a tree stemmed from another branch

brindille, petite branche

brindille, petite branche

Ex: The squirrel scurried along twig, searching for nuts hidden among the branches .

a location where the surrounding landscape creates an optical illusion, making a gentle downhill slope appear as if it is an uphill slope

colline de gravité, montée illusoire

colline de gravité, montée illusoire

canopy
[nom]

the upper layer of trees in a forest that creates a dense cover with interlocking leaves; offering shade and shelter in the ecosystem

cime, canopée

cime, canopée

Ex: The canopy blocked much of the sunlight from reaching the forest floor .

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

avalanche

avalanche

Ex: They survived avalanche by taking shelter in a cave .
plume
[nom]

a large, feathery structure or arrangement, typically found on birds, often used for display or flight

plume, panache

plume, panache

Ex: The hummingbird 's plume glinted in the sunlight as it hovered near the feeder .

the presence of liquid, typically water, in a state of wetness or dampness

humidité, moiteur

humidité, moiteur

Ex: The fog created a veil moisture that obscured the view of the city skyline .

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

tempête de neige

tempête de neige

Ex: Visibility was almost zero in blizzard.
poultry
[nom]

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

volaille, poulet

volaille, poulet

Ex: He enjoys poultry in his backyard as a hobby .
sapling
[nom]

a small and young tree

jeune arbre

jeune arbre

Ex: sapling grew quickly with plenty of sunlight and nutrients .
progeny
[nom]

one or all the descendants of an ancestor

progéniture

progéniture

Ex: The queenprogeny included several princes and princesses , each destined to play a significant role in the kingdom 's future .

a protected area designated for the conservation of wild animals and their natural habitats

réserve faunique, refuge de la faune

réserve faunique, refuge de la faune

the child or children of a particular person or animal

progéniture, descendance

progéniture, descendance

Ex: offspring of the two birds were strong and healthy , ready to leave the nest .

the dense, low-growing vegetation beneath the canopy of trees in a forest, consisting of shrubs, bushes, and small plants

sous-bois, landes

sous-bois, landes

Ex: The fire quickly spread through the underbrush, threatening the nearby homes .
burrow
[nom]

a hole that an animal digs in the ground to use as a shelter

terrier

terrier

Ex: Moles create burrow networks underground , making it difficult for gardeners to maintain their lawns .

a clear semi-precious gemstone consisting beryllium, with a light blue to green range of color

aigue-marine

aigue-marine

pelt
[nom]

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

peau

peau

Ex: Conservation efforts aim to combat poaching and regulate the trade in pelts to protect vulnerable species and preserve biodiversity .
resin
[nom]

a sticky, organic substance exuded by certain plants and trees, often used in varnishes, adhesives, and incense

résine, gomme

résine, gomme

Ex: The amber gemstone was formed from ancient resin over millions of years .
maw
[nom]

the mouth, throat, or gullet, particularly of a carnivorous animal

gueule, gorgerin

gueule, gorgerin

the capacity of living things for survival, growth, and sustained health

vitalité, vivacité

vitalité, vivacité

hybrid
[nom]

an animal or plant with parents that belong to different breeds or varieties

hybride

hybride

Ex: The vineyard owner introduced a new grape hybrid to his collection, which produced a unique flavor profile ideal for winemaking.
slumber
[nom]

a state of deep, restful sleep, often associated with peace and rejuvenation

sommeil, repos profond

sommeil, repos profond

Ex: The sound of the waves lulled her into a slumber on the beach .
luxuriant
[Adjectif]

characterized by abundant and rich growth

luxuriant, opulent

luxuriant, opulent

Ex: The waterfall created luxuriant mist that enveloped the surrounding lush landscape .
edible
[Adjectif]

safe or suitable for eating

comestible

comestible

Ex: She decorated her cake edible glitter for a touch of sparkle .
balmy
[Adjectif]

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

agréable, doux

agréable, doux

Ex: balmy atmosphere of the spa provided a relaxing environment for guests to unwind .
premature
[Adjectif]

(of a baby) born before completing the normal full-term pregnancy length

prématuré

prématuré

Ex: The doctors provided special care for the premature baby in the neonatal intensive care unit.

to start to grow, producing buds or branches

germer

germer

Ex: germinate, these desert plants require a specific temperature and amount of rainfall .
to howl
[verbe]

(of an animal such as a dog or wolf) to make a loud and prolonged sound or cry

hurler

hurler

Ex: Hearing the distant train whistle , the old dog joined in and began howl.
to perch
[verbe]

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

percher

percher

Ex: The perched on her shoulder , squawking playfully .
to leach
[verbe]

to remove or drain away nutrients or minerals from soil or another substance through the action of liquid, typically water

laver, lessiver

laver, lessiver

Ex: Farmers must be cautious not to overwater crops , as it leach vital elements from the soil .
to roost
[verbe]

(birds or bats) to settle or rest on a perch or in a shelter for sleep or rest

se percher, se poser

se percher, se poser

Ex: The roost high in the pine trees , away from human activity .
to graze
[verbe]

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

pâturer

pâturer

Ex: The shepherd led the flock graze on the hillside .
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 pecked rhythmically on the tree trunk .
to fell
[verbe]

to cut down or bring down, typically referring to trees

abattre, couper

abattre, couper

Ex: He learned how to fell a tree as part of his forestry training .
to preen
[verbe]

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

faire la toilette, caler

faire la toilette, caler

to flutter
[verbe]

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

flotter, vibrer

flotter, vibrer

Ex: The fluttered in the open window , letting in the fresh air .
to rear
[verbe]

to raise and care for a child until they are grown

élever, maternée

élever, maternée

Ex: He rear his younger siblings after their parents passed away .
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