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Vocabulaire des Repères Naturels Clés - Salar de Uyuni

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Key Natural Landmarks Vocabulary
lithium
lithium
[nom]

a soft, silver-white metal element, characterized by its light weight and high reactivity, commonly used in rechargeable batteries

lithium

lithium

Ex: Lithium metal is highly reactive and requires careful handling in laboratory settings. 

Le lithium est un métal très réactif qui nécessite une manipulation prudente en laboratoire.

battery
battery
[nom]

a device that stores chemical energy and converts it into electrical energy to provide power

pile

pile

Ex: Emma replaced the battery in the smoke detector. 
electric car

a car that has electricity as its power source instead of gasoline or diesel

voiture électrique, véhicule électrique

voiture électrique, véhicule électrique

Ex: She decided to buy an electric car to reduce her carbon footprint and save on gas expenses. 

Elle a décidé d'acheter une voiture électrique pour réduire son empreinte carbone et économiser sur les dépenses d'essence.

flamingo

a large aquatic bird with long legs and neck, pink plumage and a broad bill curved downward that lives near warm waters

flamant (rose)

flamant (rose)

May
May
[nom]

the fifth month of the year, after April and before June

mai

mai

Ex: May is a month of new beginnings and fresh opportunities. 
November

the 11th month of the year, after October and before December

novembre

novembre

Ex: November is the month when many people celebrate Thanksgiving. 
to dry up
to dry up
[verbe]

to become empty of water or other liquids, often through evaporation

s'assécher, tarir

s'assécher, tarir

Ex: Leaving the wet laundry outside in the sun caused it to dry up quickly. 

Laisser le linge mouillé dehors au soleil a fait qu'il s'est asséché rapidement.

salt flat

a flat expanse of salt left by the evaporation of a body of salt water

désert de sel, plaine salée

désert de sel, plaine salée

Bolivia
Bolivia
[nom]

a landlocked country in South America, known for its diverse geography, which includes the Andes Mountains, the Amazon rainforest, and the high-altitude salt flats of Salar de Uyuni

Bolivie, État plurinational de Bolivie

Bolivie, État plurinational de Bolivie

Ex: The capital of Bolivia is Sucre, although La Paz serves as the seat of government. 

La capitale de Bolivie est Sucre, bien que La Paz serve de siège du gouvernement.

square
square
[Adjectif]

used to express area by multiplying length by width

carré, quadratique

carré, quadratique

Ex: A chessboard is 64 square inches in total area. 
ground
ground
[nom]

the surface layer of earth that is solid and people walk on

terre

terre

Ex: The child drew pictures in the sand on the beach ground. 
to cover
to cover
[verbe]

to put something over something else in a way that hides or protects it

couvrir, recouvrir

couvrir, recouvrir

Ex: Please cover the cake with a cloth to keep it fresh until the party. 
bright
bright
[Adjectif]

emitting or reflecting a significant amount of light

brillant

brillant

Ex: She turned on the bright overhead light to illuminate the room. 
salt
salt
[nom]

a natural, white substance, obtained from mines and also found in seawater that is added to the food to make it taste better or to preserve it

sel

sel

Ex: I added a dash of salt to the boiling water before cooking the pasta. 
to look like

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

ressembler à, avoir l'air de

ressembler à, avoir l'air de

Ex: The new student looks like her older sister; they have the same eyes and smile. 

Le nouvel étudiant ressemble à sa sœur aînée; ils ont les mêmes yeux et le même sourire.

huge
huge
[Adjectif]

very large in size

immense

immense

Ex: He bought a huge television that took up an entire wall in his living room. 

Il a acheté une énorme télévision qui occupait tout un mur dans son salon.

desert
desert
[nom]

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

désert

désert

Ex: Camels are well-adapted to survive in the desert. 
mountain

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

montagne

montagne

Ex: The mountain is a popular destination for climbers and hikers. 
sea level

the average height of the surface of the ocean in relation to the land, measured over a specific period of time

niveau de la mer

niveau de la mer

Ex: Rising sea levels are a concern due to climate change. 

L'élévation du niveau de la mer est une préoccupation due au changement climatique.

around the (world|globe)

across the Earth from east to west or west to east

Ex: The expedition aimed to sail around the world, crossing all meridians. 
sight
sight
[nom]

places that tourists are interested in, particularly those with historical, cultural, or natural significance

principales attractions, monuments

principales attractions, monuments

Ex: Tourists flock to famous sights like the Eiffel Tower in Paris or the Colosseum in Rome to marvel at their architectural grandeur and historical significance. 
to rain
to rain
[verbe]

(of water) to fall from the sky in the shape of small drops

pleuvoir

pleuvoir

Ex: It's hot and humid; it might rain later. 
to turn
to turn
[verbe]

to change or transform from one state or condition to another

devenir

devenir

Ex: The once clear water in the pond turned murky after the heavy rain. 
mirror
mirror
[nom]

a flat surface made of glass that people can see themselves in

miroir

miroir

Ex: She looked at her reflection in the mirror before leaving the house. 
to reflect
to reflect
[verbe]

(of a surface) to redirect or bounce back heat, light, or sound without absorbing it

réfléchir, refléter

réfléchir, refléter

Ex: The sound waves hit the canyon walls and reflected back, creating echoes. 
popular
popular
[Adjectif]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

populaire

populaire

Ex: Sushi is a popular food choice among those who love Japanese cuisine. 
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