Liste de Mots Niveau B1 - Environnement et Énergie

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur l'environnement et l'énergie, tels que "planète", "habitat", "ressource", etc. préparés pour les apprenants de niveau B1.

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planet [nom]

a huge round object that moves in an orbit, around the sun, or any other star

planète

Ex: Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system .

Jupiter est la plus grande planète de notre système solaire.

atmosphere [nom]

the layer of gases surrounding a planet, held in place by gravity

atmosphère

Ex: Earth 's atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation .

L'atmosphère de la Terre nous protège des rayonnements solaires nocifs.

habitat [nom]

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

habitat

Ex: Coral reefs provide a rich habitat for thousands of marine species .

Les récifs coralliens fournissent un habitat riche pour des milliers d'espèces marines.

resource [nom]

(usually plural) a country's gas, oil, trees, etc. that are considered valuable and therefore can be sold to gain wealth

ressource

Ex: The country's natural resources include oil, natural gas, and minerals.

Les ressources naturelles du pays comprennent le pétrole, le gaz naturel et les minéraux.

power [nom]

the energy that is obtained through different means, such as electrical or solar, to operate different equipment or machines

énergie

Ex: The factory relies on solar power to run its production lines.

L'usine dépend de l'énergie solaire pour faire fonctionner ses lignes de production.

fuel [nom]

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

combustible

Ex: Wood is a common fuel for campfires .

Le bois est un combustible courant pour les feux de camp.

fossil fuel [nom]

a fuel that is found in nature and obtained from the remains of plants and animals that died millions of years ago, such as coal and gas

combustible fossile

Ex: Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere .

La combustion des combustibles fossiles libère du dioxyde de carbone dans l'atmosphère.

coal [nom]

a type of fossil fuel, which is black and found in the ground, typically used as a source of energy

charbon

Ex: Coal has been a crucial source of energy for centuries , playing a significant role in powering industries and generating electricity worldwide .

Le charbon a été une source d'énergie cruciale pendant des siècles, jouant un rôle significatif dans l'alimentation des industries et la production d'électricité dans le monde entier.

oil [nom]

a liquid found deep under the ground that is used as a fuel

pétrole

energy [nom]

a source of power that can be used to produce heat, light, or to operate different machines

énergie

atomic energy [nom]

a clean and powerful energy that is obtained by splitting atoms, which then can be used to produce heat, electricity, etc.

énergie atomique

carbon footprint [nom]

the amount of carbon dioxide that an organization or person releases into the atmosphere

empreinte carbone

Ex: Flying frequently increases your carbon footprint significantly .

carbon dioxide [nom]

a type of gas with no color and smell that is produced by burning carbon or during breathing out

dioxyde de carbone

Ex: Breathing out releases carbon dioxide into the air .

clean [Adjectif]

not causing or spreading pollution or contamination, especially radioactive contamination

pur

Ex: The reactor was designed to allow a clean shutdown in emergencies .

cleanup [nom]

the act of removing harmful or dirty substances from somewhere

nettoyage

eco-friendly [Adjectif]

referring to products, actions, or practices that are designed to cause minimal harm to the environment

respectueux de l’environnement

Ex: The company switched to eco-friendly packaging made from recycled materials .

green [Adjectif]

(of a substance or product) causing no harm to the environment

vert

Ex: The company prides itself on producing green packaging that reduces waste .

to pollute [verbe]

to damage the environment by releasing harmful chemicals or substances to the air, water, or land

polluer

Ex: Factories often pollute the air with emissions from burning fossil fuels .

Les usines polluent souvent l'air avec les émissions provenant de la combustion des combustibles fossiles.

to consume [verbe]

to use a supply of energy, fuel, etc.

consommer

Ex: During the winter months , households tend to consume more energy for heating to stay warm .

Pendant les mois d'hiver, les ménages ont tendance à consommer plus d'énergie pour le chauffage afin de rester au chaud.

climate crisis [nom]

an urgent situation in which proper action must be taken to remove the threats done to the environment

crise climatique

natural disaster [nom]

any destruction caused by the nature that results in a great amount of damage or the death of many, such as an earthquake, flood, etc.

catastrophe naturelle

Ex: The city was devastated by a natural disaster , leaving many homeless .

La ville a été dévastée par une catastrophe naturelle, laissant beaucoup de gens sans abri.

volcanic eruption [nom]

the sudden release of lava, gases, and ash from a volcano

éruption volcanique

Ex: The volcanic eruption sent ash clouds high into the sky .

L'éruption volcanique a envoyé des nuages de cendres haut dans le ciel.

garbage [nom]

things such as household materials that have no use anymore

ordures

Ex: He threw the garbage into the bin after dinner .

Il a jeté les déchets dans la poubelle après le dîner.

waste [nom]

materials that have no use and are unwanted

déchets

Ex: Recycling helps to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills by reusing materials such as paper , glass , and plastic .

greenhouse gas [nom]

any type of gas, particularly carbon dioxide, that contributes to global warming by trapping heat

gaz à effet de serre

Ex: Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas responsible for global warming .

greenhouse effect [nom]

a global problem that is caused by the increase of harmful gases such as carbon dioxide which results in gradual warming of the earth

effet de serre

Ex: The greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon vital for sustaining life on Earth , but the enhanced greenhouse effect caused by human activities has accelerated climate change and its associated impacts .

L'effet de serre est un phénomène naturel vital pour maintenir la vie sur Terre, mais l'effet de serre accru causé par les activités humaines a accéléré le changement climatique et ses impacts associés.

toxic [Adjectif]

consisting of poisonous substances

toxique

Ex: The toxic fumes emitted by the factory posed a serious threat to the health of nearby residents .

poisonous [Adjectif]

consisting of toxic substances that can cause harm or death

venimeux

Ex: Be careful around those brightly colored mushrooms they arepoisonous!

Faites attention à ces champignons aux couleurs vives, ils sont toxiques !

air pollution [nom]

toxic and harmful substances in the air that can cause illnesses

pollution de l'air

Ex: The heavy air pollution made it difficult to breathe and caused itchy eyes for many residents .

La pollution de l'air intense a rendu la respiration difficile et a provoqué des démangeaisons oculaires pour de nombreux résidents.

smoke [nom]

a cloud of chemicals produced by burning something

fumée

Ex: Smoke rose from the chimney as the fire burned inside .

La fumée s'élevait de la cheminée alors que le feu brûlait à l'intérieur.

power plant [nom]

a large building in which electricity is made

centrale électrique

Ex: The massive hydroelectric power plant harnessed the power of the rushing river to generate clean electricity .

L'énorme centrale électrique hydroélectrique a exploité la puissance de la rivière en furie pour générer une électricité propre.

to recycle [verbe]

to make a waste product usable again

recycler

Ex: Recycling paper involves collecting and processing used paper products to make new paper .

recycling [nom]

the process of making waste products usable again

recyclage

Ex: Recycling helps reduce environmental pollution .

renewable [Adjectif]

(of a resource, energy, etc.) naturally restored as fast as or faster than they are used up

renouvelable

Ex: Solar energy is a renewable resource that is continuously replenished by the sun's rays.

L'énergie solaire est une ressource renouvelable qui est continuellement reconstituée par les rayons du soleil.

emergency [nom]

an unexpected and usually dangerous situation needing immediate attention or action

urgence

Ex: The lifeguard quickly responded to the emergency when a swimmer began struggling in the water .

to rot [verbe]

to become destroyed, often due to the action of bacteria or fungi over time

pourrir

Ex: If not refrigerated , food can quickly rot .

Si elle n'est pas réfrigérée, la nourriture peut rapidement pourrir.

filth [nom]

any substance that is dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant

saleté

Ex: The abandoned building was overrun with filth , its floors littered with garbage and its walls coated in layers of grime .

to rot [verbe]

to cause a particular thing to decay or decompose

pourrir

Ex: The damp conditions in the basement rotted the wooden beams , causing structural damage to the house .

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