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Vocabulaire des Monuments Anciens Clés - Sigiriya

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Key Ancient Landmarks Vocabulary
impressive
impressive
[Adjectif]

causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

impressionnant

impressionnant

Ex: The team made an impressive comeback in the final minutes of the game .

L'équipe a fait un retour impressionnant dans les dernières minutes du jeu.

to visit
to visit
[verbe]

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

visiter

visiter

Ex: They were excited to visit the theme park and experience the thrilling rides and attractions .

Ils étaient excités de visiter le parc à thème et de vivre les manèges et attractions palpitantes.

hard
hard
[Adjectif]

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

difficile

difficile

Ex: Completing a marathon is hard, but many people train hard to achieve this goal .

Terminer un marathon est difficile, mais beaucoup de gens s'entraînent dur pour atteindre cet objectif.

climb
climb
[nom]

the act or process of ascending or scaling a height, slope, or object, often requiring physical effort

ascension,  escalade

ascension, escalade

Ex: The climb to success is often challenging , but perseverance makes it possible .

L'ascension vers le succès est souvent difficile, mais la persévérance la rend possible.

worth
worth
[Adjectif]

important or good enough to be treated or viewed in a particular way

valoir, peser

valoir, peser

Ex: This book is worth reading for anyone interested in history .

Ce livre vaut la peine d'être lu pour toute personne intéressée par l'histoire.

forest
forest
[nom]

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

forêt

forêt

Ex: We went for a walk in the forest, surrounded by tall trees and chirping birds .

Nous sommes allés nous promener dans la forêt, entourés de grands arbres et d'oiseaux chantants.

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: We hiked up the mountain and enjoyed the breathtaking view from the top .

Nous avons fait une randonnée en montagne et avons profité de la vue à couper le souffle depuis le sommet.

UNESCO
UNESCO
[nom]

an agency of the United Nations that promotes education and communication and the arts

une agence des Nations Unies qui promeut l'éducation,  la communication et les arts

une agence des Nations Unies qui promeut l'éducation, la communication et les arts

protected
protected
[Adjectif]

keeping something safe from harm, loss, or danger

protégé, sécurisé

protégé, sécurisé

Ex: The protective gear worn by athletes during competitions helps keep them protected from injury.

L'équipement de protection porté par les athlètes pendant les compétitions les aide à rester protégés des blessures.

culture
culture
[nom]

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

culture

culture

Ex: We experienced the local culture during our stay in Italy .

Nous avons expérimenté la culture locale pendant notre séjour en Italie.

Buddhist
Buddhist
[Adjectif]

related to the religion, culture, or people of Buddhism

bouddhiste, relatif au bouddhisme

bouddhiste, relatif au bouddhisme

Ex: Mindfulness is a key concept in Buddhist meditation practices .

La pleine conscience est un concept clé dans les pratiques de méditation bouddhistes.

monk
monk
[nom]

a member of a male religious group that lives in a monastery

moine

moine

Ex: The monk's robe and shaved head were symbols of his commitment to his religious order .

La robe du moine et sa tête rasée étaient des symboles de son engagement envers son ordre religieux.

to abandon
to abandon
[verbe]

to leave a place, especially because it is difficult or dangerous to stay

abandonner, délaisser

abandonner, délaisser

Ex: The toxic fumes forced workers to abandon the factory .

Les fumées toxiques ont forcé les travailleurs à abandonner l'usine.

to meditate

to focus on one's thoughts for spiritual purposes or to calm one's mind

méditer, se recueillir

méditer, se recueillir

Ex: She regularly meditates in the morning to start her day with clarity .

Elle médite régulièrement le matin pour commencer sa journée avec clarté.

rock
rock
[nom]

a solid material forming part of the earth's surface, often made of one or more minerals

roche, pierre

roche, pierre

Ex: The seabirds nested on the rocks high above the water .

Les oiseaux marins ont niché sur les rochers bien au-dessus de l'eau.

fortress

a structure or town that has been designed for military defense against enemy attacks

forteresse

forteresse

Ex: They sought refuge within the fortress during the attack on their village .

Ils ont cherché refuge à l'intérieur de la forteresse pendant l'attaque de leur village.

king
king
[nom]

the male ruler of a territorial unit that has a royal family

roi

roi

Ex: Legends say that the king's sword was imbued with magical powers .

Les légendes disent que l'épée du roi était imprégnée de pouvoirs magiques.

to build
to build
[verbe]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

construire, bâtir

construire, bâtir

Ex: The historical monument was built in the 18th century .

Le monument historique a été construit au 18ème siècle.

century
century
[nom]

a period of one hundred years

siècle

siècle

Ex: This ancient artifact dates back to the 7th century.

Cet artefact ancien remonte au 7ème siècle.

famous
famous
[Adjectif]

known by a lot of people

fameux, célèbre, excellent

fameux, célèbre, excellent

Ex: She became famous overnight after her viral video gained millions of views .

Elle est devenue célèbre du jour au lendemain après que sa vidéo virale ait obtenu des millions de vues.

palace
palace
[nom]

a large building that is the official home of a powerful or very important person such as a king, queen, pope, etc.

palais

palais

Ex: The sultan 's palace was a masterpiece of Islamic architecture , with intricate tilework , soaring minarets , and lush inner courtyards .

Le palais du sultan était un chef-d'œuvre de l'architecture islamique, avec des carreaux complexes, des minarets imposants et des cours intérieures luxuriantes.

today
today
[Adverbe]

at the present time

de nos jours

de nos jours

Ex: Numerous children in underprivileged communities today do not have access to quality education.

De nombreux enfants dans les communautés défavorisées aujourd'hui n'ont pas accès à une éducation de qualité.

ruin
ruin
[nom]

(plural) the remains of something such as a building after it has been seriously damaged or destroyed

ruine

ruine

Ex: The archaeological team discovered the ruins of an ancient city .

L'équipe archéologique a découvert les ruines d'une ancienne ville.

garden
garden
[nom]

a piece of land where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown

jardin

jardin

Ex: She uses organic gardening methods in her garden, avoiding harmful chemicals .

Elle utilise des méthodes de jardinage biologique dans son jardin, en évitant les produits chimiques nocifs.

pond
pond
[nom]

an area containing still water that is comparatively smaller than a lake, particularly one that is made artificially

étang

étang

Ex: In winter , the pond froze over , allowing people to enjoy ice skating and other activities on its surface .

En hiver, l'étang a gelé, permettant aux gens de profiter du patinage sur glace et d'autres activités sur sa surface.

fountain

a structure, often placed in a pool or lake, that pumps a long, narrow stream of water up into the air for decorative purposes

fontaine

fontaine

Ex: The fountain in the garden added a peaceful ambiance .

La fontaine dans le jardin ajoutait une ambiance paisible.

beautiful
beautiful
[Adjectif]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

beau, belle

beau, belle

Ex: The bride looked beautiful as she walked down the aisle .

La mariée était magnifique alors qu'elle descendait l'allée.

painting

a picture created by paint

tableau

tableau

Ex: This painting captures the beauty of the night sky filled with stars .

Ce tableau capture la beauté du ciel nocturne rempli d'étoiles.

detailed
detailed
[Adjectif]

including many specific elements or pieces of information

détaillé

détaillé

Ex: The artist 's painting was incredibly detailed, with intricate brushstrokes capturing every nuance .

La peinture de l'artiste était incroyablement détaillée, avec des coups de pinceau complexes capturant chaque nuance.

gate
gate
[nom]

the part of a fence or wall outside a building that we can open and close to enter or leave a place

porte

porte

Ex: You need to unlock the gate to access the backyard .

Vous devez déverrouiller la porte pour accéder à l'arrière-cour.

to look like

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

ressembler à, avoir l'air de

ressembler à, avoir l'air de

Ex: Does this house look like the one you stayed in before ?

Est-ce que cette maison ressemble à celle dans laquelle tu as séjourné auparavant ?

lion
lion
[nom]

a powerful and large animal that is from the cat family and mostly found in Africa, with the male having a large mane

lion

lion

Ex: The lion's sharp teeth and claws are used for hunting .

Les dents et les griffes tranchantes du lion sont utilisées pour la chasse.

to climb
to climb
[verbe]

to move upward on something, often using feet and hands for support

grimper, escalader

grimper, escalader

Ex: He climbed the ladder quickly to fix the lights .

Il a grimpé rapidement à l'échelle pour réparer les lumières.

stair
stair
[nom]

a series of steps connecting two floors of a building, particularly built inside a building

escalier, escaliers

escalier, escaliers

Ex: The stair is broken , be careful when you step on it .

L'escalier est cassé, fais attention quand tu marches dessus.

to pass
to pass
[verbe]

to approach a specific place, object, or person and move past them

passer

passer

Ex: You 'll pass a bank on the way to the train station .

Vous passerez devant une banque en allant à la gare.

paw
paw
[nom]

an animal's foot that typically has a combination of nails, claws, fur, and pads

patte

patte

Ex: The fox carefully placed its injured paw on the ground as it limped through the forest .

Le renard a soigneusement posé sa patte blessée sur le sol alors qu'il boitait à travers la forêt.

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