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Vocabulaire des Scientifiques Clés - Rosalind Franklin

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camera
camera
[nom]

a device or piece of equipment for taking photographs, making movies or television programs

appareil-photo, caméra

appareil-photo, caméra

Ex: The camera flash helped brighten the dark room. 
method
method
[nom]

a specific way or process of doing something, particularly an established or systematic one

méthode

méthode

Ex: The teacher uses the Socratic method to engage students in critical thinking. 
shape
shape
[nom]

the outer form or edges of something or someone

forme

forme

Ex: The company logo is a distinctive hexagonal shape that represents unity and strength. 
molecule

the smallest unit of a substance that can exist independently while retaining its chemical properties

molécule

molécule

Ex: Each molecule in the sample was analyzed separately. 
DNA
DNA
[nom]

(biochemistry) a chemical substance that carries the genetic information, which is present in every cell and some viruses

ADN

ADN

Ex: Each DNA molecule is made up of two strands that form a double helix shape. 
to grow
to grow
[verbe]

to become greater in size, amount, number, or quality

augmenter

augmenter

Ex: We expect the demand for our products to grow. 
twisted
twisted
[Adjectif]

bent or turned out of shape

tordu, déformé

tordu, déformé

Ex: The twisted wire fence surrounded the abandoned property, its metal posts bent and rusted. 

La clôture en fil tordu entourait la propriété abandonnée, ses poteaux métalliques pliés et rouillés.

ladder
ladder
[nom]

a piece of equipment with two long sides joined by a series of steps or rungs, used for climbing

échelle

échelle

Ex: Emma held the ladder while her father painted the wall. 
to understand

to comprehend the significance of or the logic or reason behind something

comprendre, saisir

comprendre, saisir

Ex: It's difficult to understand his motives for quitting his job. 
prize
prize
[nom]

anything that is given as a reward to someone who has done very good work or to the winner of a contest, game of chance, etc.

prix

prix

Ex: He won a cash prize for finishing first in the marathon race. 
nobel prize

an annual award for outstanding contributions to chemistry or physics or physiology and medicine or literature or economics or peace

prix Nobel, récompense Nobel

prix Nobel, récompense Nobel

sadly
sadly
[Adverbe]

used to introduce an unfortunate or regrettable fact

tristement

tristement

Ex: I couldn't make it to the concert, sadly, as I was feeling unwell. 

Je n'ai pas pu aller au concert, malheureusement, car je ne me sentais pas bien.

virus
virus
[nom]

an infectious agent that reproduces only inside living cells and can cause disease

virus

virus

Ex: Scientists are studying how the virus enters human cells. 
to discover

to be the first person who finds something or someplace that others did not know about

découvrir

découvrir

Ex: The team discovered a new energy source that could revolutionize the industry. 
discovery

the act of finding something for the first time and before others

découverte

découverte

Ex: The archaeologist's discovery of ancient ruins shed light on the civilization that once thrived there. 
medicine

the field of science that is concerned with treating injuries and diseases

médecin

médecin

Ex: Advances in medicine have led to the development of innovative treatments that can significantly improve the quality of life for those suffering from chronic diseases. 
cancer
cancer
[nom]

a disease in which abnormal cells grow uncontrollably and may invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body

cancer

cancer

Ex: Some forms of cancer can be detected at an early stage through screening. 
X-ray
X-ray
[nom]

an image of the inside of a body created using X-rays

rayon X

rayon X

Ex: She had an X-ray taken to examine the condition of her lungs and detect any abnormalities. 

Elle a passé une radiographie pour examiner l'état de ses poumons et détecter toute anomalie.

traveler

a person who is making a journey or who travels frequently

voyageur, voyageuse

voyageur, voyageuse

Ex: Maria is an experienced traveler who visits several countries each year. 
hiking
hiking
[nom]

the activity of taking long walks in the countryside or mountains, often for fun

randonnée

randonnée

Ex: She enjoys exploring nature and getting exercise through hiking. 
scientist

someone whose job or education is about science

scientifique, savant, savante

scientifique, savant, savante

Ex: Every good scientist keeps detailed notes. 
England
England
[nom]

the largest country in the United Kingdom, located in Western Europe

Angleterre

Angleterre

Ex: The national football team of England has a passionate following and competes in international tournaments. 
London
London
[nom]

the capital and largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, situated in the southeastern region of the country

Londres

Londres

Ex: She moved to London for work. 
science
science
[nom]

the study of science

science

science

Ex: His interest in the study of science began at an early age. 
college
college
[nom]

a university in which students can study up to a bachelor's degree after graduation from school

université

université

Ex: John applied to several colleges across the country before finally deciding on one close to home. 
chemistry

the science that studies the composition, properties, and reactions of substances

chimie

chimie

Ex: We learned about acids and bases in chemistry today. 
special
special
[Adjectif]

different or better than what is normal

spécial

spécial

Ex: The team worked hard to create a special experience for their guests. 
to [take] a picture

to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone

Ex: She takes photos of wildlife during her nature hikes. 
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