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Vocabulaire Essentiel pour le TOEFL - Géographie

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur la géographie, tels que "tropique", "vallonné", "pente", etc., qui sont nécessaires pour l'examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
geology
geology
[nom]

a field of science that studies the structure of the earth and its history

géologie

géologie

Ex: Understanding the principles of geology helps predict earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. 

Comprendre les principes de la géologie aide à prévoir les tremblements de terre et les éruptions volcaniques.

hemisphere

one of the two halves of the Earth, separated by the equator or a meridian

hémisphère

hémisphère

Ex: The Earth’s Southern Hemisphere is home to Antarctica. 
altitude

the distance between an object or point and sea level

altitude

altitude

Ex: The village sits at an altitude of 1,200 meters in the foothills of the mountains. 

Le village se trouve à une altitude de 1 200 mètres dans les contreforts des montagnes.

latitude

an imaginary horizontal circle around the Earth parallel to the equator, used to measure north-south position

latitude

latitude

Ex: Maps show latitude lines in intervals of 10 degrees. 

Les cartes montrent les lignes de latitude par intervalles de 10 degrés.

continental
continental
[Adjectif]

of, relating to, or characteristic of a continent

d'Europe continentale

d'Europe continentale

Ex: The continental crust is generally thicker than oceanic crust. 
longitude

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

longitude

longitude

Ex: The longitude of New York City is approximately 74 degrees west. 

La longitude de la ville de New York est d'environ 74 degrés ouest.

tropic
tropic
[nom]

either of the two imaginary lines around the Earth located about 23° north and south of the equator

tropique

tropique

Ex: The ship sailed close to the tropic during its journey. 

Le navire a navigué près du tropique pendant son voyage.

tropical
tropical
[Adjectif]

of, relating to, or characteristic of the hot regions around the equator

tropical

tropical

Ex: Maria grows several tropical plants in her greenhouse. 
horizon
horizon
[nom]

the apparent line in the distance where the sky seems to meet the land or sea

horizon

horizon

Ex: Emily spotted a ship on the horizon. 
equator
equator
[nom]

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

Équateur

Équateur

Ex: Many rainforests are located close to the equator. 

De nombreuses forêts tropicales sont situées près de l'équateur.

peninsula

a large body of land that is partially surrounded by water but is attached to a larger area of land

péninsule

péninsule

Ex: The Florida Peninsula is famous for its warm climate, beautiful beaches, and diverse wildlife. 

La péninsule de Floride est célèbre pour son climat chaud, ses belles plages et sa faune diversifiée.

highland

land with mountains or hills

région montagneuse, hautes terres

région montagneuse, hautes terres

Ex: The Tibetan Plateau is known as the "Roof of the World," a vast highland with towering peaks and expansive plateaus. 

Le plateau tibétain est connu comme le "Toit du Monde", une vaste région montagneuse avec des pics imposants et des plateaux étendus.

inland
inland
[Adjectif]

located away from the coast

intérieur, national, domestique

intérieur, national, domestique

Ex: The inland cities rely on rivers for freshwater supply. 

Les villes intérieures dépendent des rivières pour l'approvisionnement en eau douce.

hilly
hilly
[Adjectif]

having many hills

vallonné

vallonné

Ex: The road was narrow and hilly, making it difficult to drive. 

La route était étroite et vallonnée, ce qui rendait la conduite difficile.

terrain
terrain
[nom]

an area of land, particularly in reference to its physical or natural features

terrain

terrain

Ex: Military strategists studied the terrain meticulously to determine the best approach for advancing their troops across the battlefield. 

Les stratèges militaires ont étudié le terrain méticuleusement pour déterminer la meilleure approche pour faire avancer leurs troupes à travers le champ de bataille.

slope
slope
[nom]

the inclined side of a hill, mountain, or valley

pente

pente

Ex: Emma climbed slowly up the steep slope. 
pole
pole
[nom]

either of the two points at the northern and southern ends of Earth's axis of rotation

pôle

pôle

Ex: Temperatures near the poles can fall extremely low. 
ravine
ravine
[nom]

a deep narrow valley with steep sides, usually worn by a stream

ravin

ravin

Ex: During heavy rains, the ravine fills quickly with rushing water, creating a powerful stream that carves deeper into the landscape. 

Pendant les fortes pluies, le ravin se remplit rapidement d'eau qui se précipite, créant un puissant courant qui creuse plus profondément dans le paysage.

branch
branch
[nom]

a smaller part of a river that is separated from the main and larger part

embranchement

embranchement

Ex: The fishermen preferred the branch of the river, where the water was calmer and teemed with fish. 
current
current
[nom]

the flow or movement of water or a liquid in a specific direction

courant

courant

Ex: The river's current was too strong for them to swim against safely. 
tide
tide
[nom]

the regular rise and fall of sea level caused mainly by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun

marée

marée

Ex: Fishing boats returned to the harbor at high tide. 
gulf
gulf
[nom]

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

golfe

golfe

Ex: The Gulf of Mexico is a vital part of the global climate system. 
coastal
coastal
[Adjectif]

related to or situated along the coast, the area where land meets the sea

côtier, littoral

côtier, littoral

Ex: Coastal cities like Miami and Sydney are popular tourist destinations. 

Les villes côtières comme Miami et Sydney sont des destinations touristiques populaires.

crater
crater
[nom]

the round top of a volcano

cratère

cratère

Ex: Tourists hiked to the rim of the volcanic crater to view the lava lake below. 

Les touristes ont randonné jusqu'au bord du cratère volcanique pour voir le lac de lave en dessous.

lava
lava
[nom]

a substance from the inner layers of the earth which is erupted out of a volcanic mountain

lave

lave

Ex: As the lava cooled, it formed new rock layers on the landscape. 

Alors que la lave refroidissait, elle formait de nouvelles couches rocheuses sur le paysage.

iceberg
iceberg
[nom]

a very large floating piece of ice

iceberg

iceberg

Ex: Polar bears often hunt seals near the edge of an iceberg. 

Les ours polaires chassent souvent les phoques près du bord d'un iceberg.

glacier
glacier
[nom]

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

glacier

glacier

Ex: The sounds of cracking and rumbling echoed through the valley as the glacier moved and shifted. 

Les sons de craquement et de grondement ont résonné à travers la vallée alors que le glacier se déplaçait et bougeait.

canyon
canyon
[nom]

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

cañon, canyon

cañon, canyon

Ex: We hiked down into the canyon to explore. 

Nous avons descendu dans le canyon pour explorer.

reef
reef
[nom]

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

récif, écueil

récif, écueil

Ex: Coral reefs are home to many marine species. 

Les récifs coralliens abritent de nombreuses espèces marines.

coral reef

a natural underwater structure formed by coral

récif de corail

récif de corail

Ex: Snorkeling over a coral reef is an unforgettable experience. 

Faire de la plongée avec tuba au-dessus d'un récif corallien est une expérience inoubliable.

pond
pond
[nom]

a small area of still water, smaller than a lake and often artificially made

étang

étang

Ex: The children found several frogs beside the pond. 
marine
marine
[Adjectif]

of, relating to, found in, or living in the sea

marin

marin

Ex: The research team studies marine plants and animals. 
peak
peak
[nom]

the pointed top of a mountain

sommet

sommet

Ex: The mountain peak was covered in snow, glistening under the bright sun. 
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