Vocabulaire pour IELTS (Académique) - Géographie

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur la géographie, tels que "Antarctique", "oriental", "hautes terres", etc., qui sont nécessaires pour l'examen IELTS.

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ashore

[Adverbe]

toward the land from the direction of a ship or the sea

vers la rive, vers le rivage

Ex: The lifeguard helped the swimmer safely ashore.Le sauveteur a aidé le nageur à atteindre **le rivage** en toute sécurité.

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Antarctic

[nom]

the extremely cold region surrounding the South Pole

Antarctique

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Arctic

[nom]

the frozen regions surrounding the North Pole

Arctique

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bank

[nom]

land along the sides of a river, canal, etc.

bord

Ex: The flooded river caused the water to rise above its banks, spilling into the nearby fields .La rivière en crue a fait monter l'eau au-dessus de ses **berges**, déversant dans les champs voisins.

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bend

[nom]

a curve in a road, river, etc.

coude, virage, tournant

Ex: The road's series of tight bends required careful navigation.La série de **virages** serrés de la route nécessitait une navigation prudente.

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coastline

[nom]

the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above

côte, littoral

Ex: Tourists admired the beauty of the Mediterranean coastline.Les touristes admiraient la beauté de la **côte** méditerranéenne.

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eastern

[Adjectif]

situated in the east

de l’est, oriental

Ex: The house has a beautiful view of the eastern mountains .La maison a une belle vue sur les montagnes **orientales**.

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western

[Adjectif]

positioned in the direction of the west

occidental

Ex: Travelers often explore the western regions to experience its rich cultural heritage .Les voyageurs explorent souvent les régions **occidentales** pour découvrir leur riche patrimoine culturel.

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northern

[Adjectif]

positioned in the direction of the north

du nord

Ex: Northern cities often experience colder temperatures and shorter daylight hours in winter .Les villes **du nord** connaissent souvent des températures plus froides et des heures de jour plus courtes en hiver.

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southern

[Adjectif]

located in the direction of the south

du sud

Ex: The southern border of the country is marked by a desert .La frontière **sud** du pays est marquée par un désert.

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geographical

[Adjectif]

related to the study or characteristics of the Earth's surface, including its features, landscapes, and locations

géographique

Ex: The geographical features of a region influence its economic activities and cultural practices .Les caractéristiques **géographiques** d'une région influencent ses activités économiques et ses pratiques culturelles.

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port

[nom]

a city or town that has a harbor where ships can be loaded or unloaded

port

Ex: The cruise ship docked at the port early in the morning .Le navire de croisière a accosté au **port** tôt le matin.

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woodland

[nom]

land that is filled with many trees

bois, région boisée

Ex: The children built a small fort out of sticks in the woodland behind their school .Les enfants ont construit un petit fort avec des bâtons dans le **bois** derrière leur école.

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canyon

[nom]

a valley that is deep and has very steep sides, through which a river is flowing usually

cañon, canyon

Ex: They set up camp near the bottom of the canyon.Ils ont installé leur camp près du bas du **canyon**.

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equator

[nom]

a hypothetical line around the Earth that divides it into Northern and Southern hemispheres

Équateur

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formation

[nom]

(geology) a body of rock with a particular set of characteristics that make it distinct from the surrounding land

formation

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highland

[nom]

land with mountains or hills

région montagneuse, hautes terres

Ex: Highlands are often characterized by their cooler climates and unique flora and fauna adapted to higher elevations.Les **hautes terres** sont souvent caractérisées par leurs climats plus frais et une flore et une faune uniques adaptées aux altitudes plus élevées.

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glacier

[nom]

a large mass of ice that forms over long periods of time, especially in polar regions or high mountains

glacier

Ex: The farm uses renewable energy to power its operations.La ferme utilise des énergies renouvelables pour alimenter ses opérations.

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freshwater

[nom]

water that does not contain salt and is suitable for consumption

eau douce

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reef

[nom]

a ridge of rock or a line of sand near the surface of a body of water

récif, écueil

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seabed

[nom]

the ground at the bottom of the sea or the floor of the ocean

fonds marins

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waterway

[nom]

a river, canal, etc. that boats can navigate through

voie navigable, cours d'eau

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zone

[nom]

a part on the surface of the Earth marked by specific coordinates

zone

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tropical

[Adjectif]

associated with or characteristic of the tropics, regions of the Earth near the equator known for their warm climate and lush vegetation

tropical

Ex: The tropical sun provides abundant warmth and energy for photosynthesis in plants .Le soleil **tropical** fournit une chaleur et une énergie abondantes pour la photosynthèse des plantes.

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stream

[nom]

a small and narrow river that runs on or under the earth

ruisseau

Ex: A small stream flows behind their house .Un petit **ruisseau** coule derrière leur maison.

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horizon

[nom]

the line where the sky and earth seem to come in contact with each other

horizon

Ex: The sunset painted the horizon with hues of pink and orange .Le coucher de soleil a peint **l'horizon** avec des teintes de rose et d'orange.

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gulf

[nom]

an area of sea that is partly surrounded by land, with a narrow opening

golfe

Ex: The boat was anchored in a quiet gulf.Le bateau était ancré dans un **golfe** tranquille.

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latitude

[nom]

the distance of a point north or south of the equator that is measured in degrees

latitude

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longitude

[nom]

the distance of a point east or west of the meridian at Greenwich that is measured in degrees

longitude

Ex: Time zones are determined based on lines of longitude around the globe.Les fuseaux horaires sont déterminés en fonction des lignes de **longitude** autour du globe.

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mountain top

[nom]

the top or the summit of a mountain

sommet de la montagne

Ex: She stood on the mountaintop and marveled at the vast expanse of the landscape stretching out before her.Elle se tenait au **sommet de la montagne** et s'émerveillait devant l'immensité du paysage qui s'étendait devant elle.

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Arctic

[Adjectif]

belonging or related to the region around the North Pole

arctique

Ex: Arctic research focuses on understanding climate change impacts in the polar regions .La recherche **arctique** se concentre sur la compréhension des impacts du changement climatique dans les régions polaires.

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genetically modified

[Adjectif]

having had an altered genetic structure in order to serve a particular purpose, such as being more resistant to disease, bearing more fruit, etc.

génétiquement modifié

Ex: The use of genetically modified crops has raised concerns about long-term environmental impacts .L'utilisation de cultures **génétiquement modifiées** a soulevé des inquiétudes quant aux impacts environnementaux à long terme.

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