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Liste de Mots Niveau C1 - Une Seule Terre

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur l'environnement, tels que "compost", "raffiner", "élimination", etc., préparés pour les apprenants de niveau C1.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
biodegradable
biodegradable
[Adjectif]

(of an object) able to be broken down by living organisms such as bacteria, which is then safe for the environment

biodégradable

biodégradable

Ex: Some packaging materials, like biodegradable plastics, can break down in a composting environment. 
carbon-neutral
carbon-neutral
[Adjectif]

describing a state in which the carbon dioxide emission reaches zero or there is a balance between the amount of carbon dioxide emitted and absorbed

neutre en carbone

neutre en carbone

Ex: Carbon-neutral practices involve offsetting carbon emissions through renewable energy and carbon sequestration projects. 
zero-emission
zero-emission
[Adjectif]

(of a vehicle) not producing gases harmful to the environment

émission zéro

émission zéro

Ex: The city aims to transition to a zero-emission public transportation system by 2030. 
crude
crude
[Adjectif]

in a natural or unrefined state before industrial processing

cru

cru

Ex: The country exports large quantities of crude petroleum. 
ecological
ecological
[Adjectif]

related to the connection between animals, plants, and humans and their environment

écologique

écologique

Ex: The ecological balance of an ecosystem can be disrupted by factors such as pollution or deforestation. 

L'équilibre écologique d'un écosystème peut être perturbé par des facteurs tels que la pollution ou la déforestation.

radioactive
radioactive
[Adjectif]

containing or relating to a dangerous form of energy produced by nuclear reactions

radioactif

radioactif

Ex: Exposure to radioactive materials can pose serious health risks, including radiation sickness and cancer. 

L'exposition à des matériaux radioactifs peut présenter des risques graves pour la santé, y compris la maladie des rayons et le cancer.

free-range
free-range
[Adjectif]

related to a type of farming in which animals and birds can move around and eat freely, instead of being kept in a limited area

fermier

fermier

Ex: Consumers prefer free-range eggs because they are produced by chickens with access to outdoor spaces. 
to contaminate

to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material

contaminer

contaminer

Ex: Careless waste disposal practices can contaminate groundwater with hazardous substances. 

Les pratiques de gestion des déchets négligentes peuvent contaminer les eaux souterraines avec des substances dangereuses.

to compost
to compost
[verbe]

to make decayed leaves, plants, or other organic waste into a mixture that can improve the soil's quality to help plants grow more quickly

faire du compost, composter

faire du compost, composter

Ex: They compost grass clippings and fallen leaves to produce organic fertilizer for their plants. 

Ils compostent les tontes de gazon et les feuilles mortes pour produire un engrais organique pour leurs plantes.

to dump
to dump
[verbe]

to get rid of unwanted material or waste by leaving it somewhere

jeter, décharger

jeter, décharger

Ex: Someone had dumped old furniture beside the road. 
to refine
to refine
[verbe]

to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance

raffiner

raffiner

Ex: The skincare product is designed to refine pores and remove excess oils from the skin. 

Le produit de soin est conçu pour affiner les pores et éliminer l'excès de sébum de la peau.

to reuse
to reuse
[verbe]

to use something once more, usually for a different purpose

réutiliser

réutiliser

Ex: He reused cardboard boxes to create a DIY storage solution. 

Il a réutilisé des cartons pour créer une solution de stockage DIY.

conservationist

someone who makes efforts to protect the environment and wildlife from any type of harm

défenseur de l'environnement, défenseuse de l'environnement

défenseur de l'environnement, défenseuse de l'environnement

Ex: She became a conservationist after witnessing the destruction of the local forest. 

Elle est devenue une conservationniste après avoir été témoin de la destruction de la forêt locale.

eco-anxiety

a feeling of great worry regarding the current and future state of the environment threatened by humans

éco-anxiété

éco-anxiété

Ex: Eco-anxiety can manifest as feelings of fear, helplessness, and despair about the future of the planet. 
disposal

the act or process of getting rid of waste or unwanted material

élimination, rejet

élimination, rejet

Ex: Proper disposal of batteries helps prevent environmental damage. 
dumper
dumper
[nom]

a truck with a container that can be elevated to unload waste material

tombereau, camion à benne basculante, camion benne

tombereau, camion à benne basculante, camion benne

Ex: The dumper truck unloaded the debris from the demolition site into the designated area. 
tanker
tanker
[nom]

a ship, aircraft, or road vehicle for carrying liquids, particularly crude oil or gas in large quantities

tanker, pétrolier

tanker, pétrolier

Ex: A tanker truck delivered fresh water to the drought-affected region. 
logging
logging
[nom]

the act of cutting down trees to use their wood

abattage, exploitation forestière

abattage, exploitation forestière

Ex: The logging industry employs thousands of workers in rural communities. 
carbon monoxide

an odorless, colorless, and poisonous gas that is produced from the burning of fossil fuels, which proves lethal in some cases

monoxyde de carbone

monoxyde de carbone

Ex: Exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide can be fatal without prompt medical treatment. 
microplastic

very small plastic pieces in the environment that originate from personal care products, clothing, etc. and the degradation of other plastic products

microplastique

microplastique

Ex: Marine life often ingest microplastics, mistaking them for food particles. 
pylon
pylon
[nom]

a tall metal structure used for carrying high-voltage power lines above the ground

pylône

pylône

Ex: Engineers inspected the pylon for structural integrity after a severe storm. 
reactor
reactor
[nom]

a device in which a controlled nuclear reaction is maintained to produce energy or radiation

réacteur

réacteur

Ex: The reactor supplies heat that is used to generate electricity. 
hydroelectricity

electricity that is produced from the power of water

hydroélectricité

hydroélectricité

Ex: The dam on the river produces hydroelectricity for thousands of homes in the region. 

Le barrage sur la rivière produit de l'hydroélectricité pour des milliers de foyers dans la région.

ozone layer

a layer of gases in the earth's atmosphere that does not let the sun's ultraviolet radiation pass through

couche d'ozone

couche d'ozone

Ex: Human activities, such as the release of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), have contributed to the depletion of the ozone layer. 
solar cell

a device that converts the energy of the sun into electricity

panneau solaire

panneau solaire

Ex: Solar cells are used in solar panels to generate renewable energy for homes and businesses. 

Les cellules solaires sont utilisées dans les panneaux solaires pour produire de l'énergie renouvelable pour les maisons et les entreprises.

sanctuary

an area for birds and animals to live and to be protected from dangerous conditions and being hunted

réserve ornithologique

réserve ornithologique

Ex: Visitors can observe a variety of birds and animals in their natural habitat at the sanctuary. 

Les visiteurs peuvent observer une variété d'oiseaux et d'animaux dans leur habitat naturel au sanctuaire.

toll
toll
[nom]

the number of people who have died or gotten injured because of a war, natural disaster, pandemic, etc.

nombre, étendue, bilan

nombre, étendue, bilan

Ex: The pandemic has taken a heavy toll on healthcare workers and vulnerable populations. 
wildfire

a large fire that spreads fast and causes much destruction

incendie, feu de forêt

incendie, feu de forêt

Ex: Firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the wildfire threatening nearby homes. 

Les pompiers ont travaillé sans relâche pour contenir l'incendie de forêt menaçant les maisons voisines.

tidal wave

a sudden rise of seawater onto the shore driven primarily by strong onshore winds, often compounding the normal tidal cycle

raz-de-marée, raz de marée

raz-de-marée, raz de marée

Ex: Residents braced for a tidal wave when the nor'easter's gusts aligned with high tide. 
herbicide

a chemical substance that kills plants, used for destroying plants that are not wanted

herbicide

herbicide

Ex: The herbicide was applied selectively to target invasive plant species in the wetlands. 
pollutant

any substance that is harmful to the environment

polluant, substance polluante

polluant, substance polluante

Ex: Industrial facilities must comply with regulations to limit emissions of air pollutants. 
to die out
to die out
[verbe]

to completely disappear or cease to exist

disparaître complètement, s'éteindre

disparaître complètement, s'éteindre

Ex: Efforts are being made to prevent certain cultural traditions from dying out. 

Des efforts sont faits pour empêcher certaines traditions culturelles de disparaître.

rot
rot
[nom]

the process of being destroyed via natural causes

pourriture, décomposition

pourriture, décomposition

Ex: Wet and humid conditions accelerated the rot of the wooden fence posts. 
oil rig
oil rig
[nom]

a large facility used for drilling oil or gas from underground or under the sea

appareil de forage, derrick

appareil de forage, derrick

Ex: Engineers work around the clock on the oil rig to ensure smooth operation and safety. 

Les ingénieurs travaillent 24 heures sur 24 sur la plateforme pétrolière pour assurer un fonctionnement fluide et la sécurité.

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