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Sciences Naturelles SAT - Monde Naturel

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés au monde naturel, tels que "terrier", "pelage", "arbuste", etc., dont vous aurez besoin pour réussir vos SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
prey
prey
[nom]

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

proie

proie

Ex: The lion silently stalked its prey through the tall grass. 
rind
rind
[nom]

the tough outer covering or skin of a fruit or vegetables

peau, écorce

peau, écorce

Ex: As the sun beat down, they relaxed on the beach, sipping on cold beverages with slices of lime rind floating on top. 
drought
drought
[nom]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

sécheresse

sécheresse

Ex: The city imposed water restrictions because of the drought. 
gust
gust
[nom]

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

coup de vent

coup de vent

Ex: A sudden gust of wind rattled the windows, causing the curtains to billow into the room. 
snowpack

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

manteau neigeux, couche de neige

manteau neigeux, couche de neige

shrub
shrub
[nom]

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

arbuste

arbuste

Ex: The garden was filled with colorful shrubs that bloomed in the spring. 
twig
twig
[nom]

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

brindille, petite branche

brindille, petite branche

Ex: The bird built its nest using twigs and leaves from the nearby trees. 
gravity hill

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

colline gravitationnelle, colline à gravité

colline gravitationnelle, colline à gravité

canopy
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

canopée, voûte forestière

canopée, voûte forestière

Ex: The canopy provided cool shade during our hike through the forest. 
avalanche

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

avalanche

avalanche

Ex: Rescue teams were dispatched to the area after the avalanche. 
plume
plume
[nom]

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

plume, panache

plume, panache

Ex: The peacock displayed its vibrant plume to attract a mate. 
moisture

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

humidité, moiteur

humidité, moiteur

Ex: After the rain, there was noticeable moisture on the leaves of the plants. 
blizzard

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

tempête de neige

tempête de neige

Ex: The blizzard made driving conditions hazardous. 
poultry
poultry
[nom]

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

volaille, poulet

volaille, poulet

Ex: The farm specializes in raising poultry for both meat and egg production. 
sapling
sapling
[nom]

a small and young tree

jeune arbre

jeune arbre

Ex: The forest was filled with many new saplings. 
progeny
progeny
[nom]

one or all the descendants of an ancestor

progéniture

progéniture

Ex: The scientist was excited to study the progeny of the genetically modified plants to see if the desired traits were passed on. 
wildlife refuge

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

réserve naturelle, refuge faunique

réserve naturelle, refuge faunique

offspring

the child or children of a particular person or animal

descendant, progéniture

descendant, progéniture

Ex: The lioness proudly watched over her offspring as they played in the sun. 
underbrush

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

sous-bois, broussailles

sous-bois, broussailles

Ex: The hikers had to clear a path through the thick underbrush. 
burrow
burrow
[nom]

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

terrier

terrier

Ex: The rabbit disappeared into its burrow, seeking refuge from the approaching storm. 
aquamarine

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

aigue-marine

aigue-marine

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. 
resin
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 pine tree's resin was collected to make natural varnish. 
maw
maw
[nom]

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

gueule, gosier

gueule, gosier

vitality

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

vitalité, énergie vitale

vitalité, énergie vitale

hybrid
hybrid
[nom]

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

hybride

hybride

Ex: The farmer proudly displayed his new hybrid, a cross between a Brahman and an Angus, which combined the best traits of both cattle breeds. 
slumber
slumber
[nom]

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

sommeil, repos

sommeil, repos

Ex: The forest animals were in a state of slumber during the chilly winter months. 
luxuriant
luxuriant
[Adjectif]

characterized by abundant and rich growth

luxuriant, exubérant

luxuriant, exubérant

Ex: The garden displayed luxuriant blooms in a riot of colors, attracting butterflies and bees. 
edible
edible
[Adjectif]

safe or suitable for consumption as food

comestible

comestible

Ex: Make sure the meat is cooked enough to be edible. 
balmy
balmy
[Adjectif]

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

doux, agréablement chaud

doux, agréablement chaud

Ex: The balmy breeze rustled the leaves, bringing a sense of tranquility to the garden. 
premature
premature
[Adjectif]

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

prématuré

prématuré

Ex: The twins were delivered at 30 weeks, making them moderately premature. 
to germinate

to start to grow, producing buds or branches

germer

germer

Ex: After a few days in the moist soil, the seeds began to germinate. 
to howl
to howl
[verbe]

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

hurler

hurler

Ex: The wolf howled at the moon, creating an eerie and haunting sound. 
to perch
to perch
[verbe]

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

percher

percher

Ex: The robin perched on the windowsill, singing softly. 
to leach
to leach
[verbe]

to extract or wash out soluble substances from a material by passing a liquid through it

lixivier, lessiver

lixivier, lessiver

Ex: Acid rain can leach calcium from concrete structures over time. 
to roost
to roost
[verbe]

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

se percher, se reposer

se percher, se reposer

Ex: The birds roost in the large oak tree every evening. 
to graze
to graze
[verbe]

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

pâturer

pâturer

Ex: The sheep were allowed to graze freely in the meadow. 
to peck
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 chickens pecked at the scattered grains in the yard. 
to fell
to fell
[verbe]

to cut down or bring down, typically referring to trees

abattre, couper

abattre, couper

Ex: The lumberjack used an axe to fell the towering pine. 
to preen
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 flutter
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 butterfly's wings fluttered gracefully as it danced from flower to flower. 
to rear
to rear
[verbe]

to raise and care for a child until they are grown

élever

élever

Ex: She dedicated her life to rearing her three children. 
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