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Vocabulaire Essentiel pour le TOEFL - Agriculture et Plantes

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur l'agriculture et les plantes, tels que "rendement", "foin", "récolter", etc., qui sont nécessaires pour l'examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
agricultural
agricultural
[Adjectif]

related to the practice or science of farming

agricole

agricole

Ex: Many rural communities rely heavily on agricultural activities for their livelihoods. 

De nombreuses communautés rurales dépendent fortement des activités agricoles pour leurs moyens de subsistance.

peasant
peasant
[nom]

a farmer who owns or rents a small piece of land, particularly in the past or in poorer countries

manant

manant

Ex: During medieval times, peasants were the backbone of the feudal economy, providing labor and food for the nobility. 
to cultivate

to grow plants or crops, especially for farming or commercial purposes

cultiver

cultiver

Ex: They cultivate strawberries in greenhouses to sell at the market. 

Ils cultivent des fraises dans des serres pour les vendre au marché.

to yield
to yield
[verbe]

(of a farm or an industry) to grow or produce a crop or product

produire

produire

Ex: Despite the harsh weather conditions, the vineyard continued to yield high-quality grapes for wine production. 
harvest
harvest
[nom]

the amount of crops or produce gathered during a particular season

récolte, moisson, vendanges

récolte, moisson, vendanges

Ex: Heavy rain damaged much of the grape harvest. 
growing season

a time of the year during which the plants have good condition to grow

période de pousse, période de végétation

période de pousse, période de végétation

plantation

a large piece of land used for growing sugar cane, coffee, tea, etc., particularly in a hot country

plantation

plantation

Ex: The workers on the plantation often lived in simple housing near the fields. 

Les travailleurs de la plantation vivaient souvent dans des logements simples près des champs.

to raise
to raise
[verbe]

to grow or reproduce animals or plants

faire pousser, cultiver

faire pousser, cultiver

Ex: He raised cattle in Nebraska when he was young. 
to produce
to produce
[verbe]

to raise or grow something naturally, in large numbers

produire

produire

Ex: Her duty was to produce an heir to the throne. 
to plow
to plow
[verbe]

to use a large farming equipment to dig the ground and make it ready for farming

labourer

labourer

Ex: They plow the land with a tractor to break up the soil and remove weeds. 
to reap
to reap
[verbe]

to cut or gather a crop

moissonner

moissonner

Ex: They reap ripe apples from the orchard trees in autumn. 

Ils récoltent des pommes mûres des arbres du verger en automne.

cereal
cereal
[nom]

any food product made from the starchy grains of cereal grasses

céréale, grain de céréale

céréale, grain de céréale

Ex: Rice and corn are used to produce various cereals. 

Le riz et le maïs sont utilisés pour produire diverses céréales.

crop
crop
[nom]

all the fruit, wheat, etc. harvested during a season

récolte, moisson

récolte, moisson

Ex: Pests can damage a crop before it is ready for harvest. 
wheat
wheat
[nom]

the common grain that is used in making flour, taken from a cereal grass which is green and tall

blé

blé

Ex: They included wheat in their diet for its nutritional benefits and fiber content. 

Ils ont inclus le blé dans leur alimentation pour ses avantages nutritionnels et sa teneur en fibres.

soy
soy
[nom]

a leguminous plant rich in protein, used for food, fodder, and protein replacement

soja

soja

Ex: Tofu is made from soy. 

Le soja est utilisé pour fabriquer le tofu.

sugar cane

a type of tall tropical plant that sugar can be extracted from its stems

canne à sucre

canne à sucre

Ex: The sugar cane is harvested by cutting the tall stalks close to the ground. 

La canne à sucre est récoltée en coupant les tiges hautes près du sol.

barley
barley
[nom]

a single seed or grain of the cereal plant barley

orge

orge

Ex: The bread was made using whole barley for extra fiber. 

Le pain a été fabriqué avec de l'orge entier pour un apport supplémentaire en fibres.

hay
hay
[nom]

cut and dried grass, for animals to feed on

foin

foin

Ex: Horses enjoy eating fresh hay after a long day of work. 
vineyard

a piece of land on which grapes are grown to make wine

vignoble

vignoble

Ex: The vineyard stretches across the hills, filled with rows of grapevines. 

Le vignoble s'étend à travers les collines, rempli de rangées de vignes.

mill
mill
[nom]

a building in which flour is made out of grain

moulin

moulin

Ex: Grain was delivered to the mill by truck. 
ripe
ripe
[Adjectif]

(of fruit or crop) fully developed and ready for consumption

mûr, fait

mûr, fait

Ex: She picked a ripe avocado that yielded slightly to gentle pressure. 

Elle a choisi un avocat mûr qui cédait légèrement sous une pression douce.

pest
pest
[nom]

an insect or small animal that destroys or damages crops, food, etc.

nuisible

nuisible

Ex: Aphids are a common pest in vegetable gardens. 

Les pucerons sont un ravageur courant dans les potagers.

pesticide

a type of chemical substance that is used for killing insects or small animals that damage food or crops

pesticide

pesticide

Ex: Some people prefer organic farming methods that avoid using synthetic pesticides. 

Certaines personnes préfèrent les méthodes d'agriculture biologique qui évitent d'utiliser des pesticides synthétiques.

livestock

animals that are kept on a farm, such as cows, pigs, or sheep

bétail

bétail

Ex: Farmers often sell their livestock at the market for profit. 

Les agriculteurs vendent souvent leur bétail au marché pour en tirer profit.

dairy
dairy
[nom]

milk and milk products that are produced by mammals such as cows, goats, and sheep collectively

laitier

laitier

Ex: The farm sells fresh dairy products, including organic yogurt and cream. 

La ferme vend des produits laitiers frais, y compris du yaourt et de la crème biologiques.

to fertilize

to increase productivity of the soil by spreading suitable substances on it

fertiliser

fertiliser

Ex: They fertilize their lawns with a balanced fertilizer to promote healthy grass growth. 

Ils fertilisent leurs pelouses avec un engrais équilibré pour favoriser une croissance saine de l'herbe.

fertilizer

a chemical or natural material that is added to the soil to improve its productivity and help plants grow

engrais, fertilisant

engrais, fertilisant

Ex: I use organic fertilizer on my vegetable garden to avoid chemicals. 

J'utilise de l'engrais organique dans mon potager pour éviter les produits chimiques.

barn
barn
[nom]

a large farm building used for storing crops, animal feed, equipment, or housing livestock

grange

grange

Ex: Emma went to the barn to feed the horses. 
stable
stable
[nom]

a building, typically found on a farm, designed to house horses

écurie

écurie

Ex: Each horse in the stable had its own stall with fresh bedding and access to food and water. 
greenhouse

a glass structure used for growing plants in and protecting them from cold weather

serre

serre

Ex: The greenhouse was filled with tropical plants and flowers. 

La serre était remplie de plantes et de fleurs tropicales.

to bloom
to bloom
[verbe]

(of a plant) to produce flowers and display them in full color

éclore, fleurir

éclore, fleurir

Ex: Each spring, the cherry trees bloom with clusters of pink and white flowers. 

Chaque printemps, les cerisiers fleurissent avec des grappes de fleurs roses et blanches.

bud
bud
[nom]

a part of a plant from which new flowers, leaves, or stems develop

bourgeon

bourgeon

Ex: She noticed a small bud forming on her rose plant, indicating that it would soon bloom. 

Elle a remarqué un petit bourgeon se former sur son rosier, indiquant qu'il allait bientôt fleurir.

bush
bush
[nom]

a type of plant small in size with several stems in the ground

arbuste, buisson

arbuste, buisson

Ex: They trimmed the overgrown bush to shape it into a neat, decorative hedge along the walkway. 
weed
weed
[nom]

any wild and unwanted plant that may harm the process of growth in a farm or garden

mauvaise herbe

mauvaise herbe

Ex: To keep the lawn looking neat, he regularly mowed and removed any weeds that sprouted. 
root
root
[nom]

the underground part of a plant that absorbs water and minerals, sending it to other parts

racine

racine

Ex: The gardener dug up the old tree to remove its large, tangled roots that had spread throughout the garden. 
palm
palm
[nom]

a tropical or subtropical tree with a usually unbranched trunk and large feather-shaped or fan-shaped leaves

palmier

palmier

Ex: A coconut palm grew beside the house. 
oak
oak
[nom]

a large tree that produces acorns and is valued for its hard, strong wood

chêne

chêne

Ex: The children collected acorns beneath the oak. 
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