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Liste de Mots Niveau C1 - Le Monde est Petit !

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur la géographie, tels que « ravin », « plateau », « fertile », etc. préparés pour les apprenants de C1.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary

the distance between an object or point and sea level

altitude

altitude

Ex: Meteorologists altitude variations to understand atmospheric pressure changes .

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

latitude

latitude

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

longitude

longitude

Ex: Time zones are determined based on lines of longitude around the globe.
bay
[nom]

an area of land that is curved and partly encloses a part of the sea

baie

baie

Ex: Tourists enjoy kayaking and sailing in the calm waters of bay.
branch
[nom]

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

embranchement

embranchement

Ex: The bridge spanned branch of the river , providing a scenic view of the surrounding landscape .

a treeless area in a forest

clairière

clairière

Ex: Local residents use clearing for community gatherings and picnics during the summer .
cove
[nom]

a small curved area of land that partly encloses a specific part of the sea

crique, anse

crique, anse

Ex: The cliffs surrounding cove offered stunning views of the sunset over the ocean .
crater
[nom]

the round top of a volcano

cratère

cratère

Ex: The volcanic crater was filled with lava that glowed orange at night.
deposit
[nom]

a layer of matter that has been accumulated, particularly by a body of water

gisement

gisement

Ex: Engineers study deposits in rivers to predict flooding risks .
dock
[nom]

a structure built out into the water so that people can get on and off boats or ships

quai

quai

Ex: The port authority expanded dock to accommodate larger ships .
estuary
[nom]

the part of a river that is wide and where it meets the sea

estuaire

estuaire

Ex: Environmentalists work to estuaries from pollution and habitat destruction .
flow
[nom]

the state of moving constantly and steadily

écoulement, épanchement

écoulement, épanchement

Ex: The movement of sand dunes is influenced by the wind 's direction flow.
gulf
[nom]

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

golfe

golfe

Ex: The boat was anchored in a gulf.
horizon
[nom]

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

horizon

horizon

Ex: The sunset painted horizon with hues of pink and orange .
iceberg
[nom]

a very large floating piece of ice

iceberg

iceberg

Ex: The expedition team carefully navigated their ship around the iceberg.
peak
[nom]

the pointed top of a mountain

sommet

sommet

Ex: The mountainpeak was often shrouded in clouds , giving it a mysterious appearance .

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

péninsule

péninsule

Ex: The Arabian Peninsula is a vast desert region rich in oil and cultural history, bordered by several bodies of water, including the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.
plain
[nom]

a vast area of flat land

plaine

plaine

Ex: During their expedition , the explorers crossed a plain that seemed to go on forever .
plateau
[nom]

an area of land that is flat and higher than the land surrounding it

plateau

plateau

Ex: The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau , often called the " Roof of the World , " is the highest and plateau in the world .
pole
[nom]

the most northern or most southern points of the earth that are joined by its axis of rotation

pôle

pôle

Ex: The magnetic poles are not aligned exactly with the poles and can shift due to changes in the Earth 's magnetic field .
pond
[nom]

an area containing still water that is comparatively smaller than a lake, particularly one that is made artificially

étang

étang

Ex: In winter , pond froze over , allowing people to enjoy ice skating and other activities on its surface .
range
[nom]

a line of mountains or hills

chaîne

chaîne

Ex: The range runs along the western coast of South America , influencing the region 's climate and geography .
ravine
[nom]

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

ravin

ravin

Ex: Geologists study the formation ravines to understand how water shapes the Earth 's surface over millennia .

a lake, either natural or artificial, from which water is supplied to houses

réservoir

réservoir

Ex: Environmentalists monitor reservoir's water quality to ensure it meets health standards for both wildlife and human consumption .
summit
[nom]

the top of a mountain

sommet

sommet

Ex: From summit, they could see for miles in every direction , with valleys and peaks stretching out before them .
swamp
[nom]

an area of land that is covered with water or is always very wet

marais, marécage

marais, marécage

Ex: Local folklore often tells tales of mysterious creatures lurking in the depths of swamp, adding to its allure and mystery .
tundra
[nom]

the expansive flat Arctic regions, of North America, Asia, and Europe, in which no trees grow and the soil is always frozen

toundra

toundra

Ex: Climate change poses a threat to tundra regions worldwide, affecting wildlife habitats and contributing to permafrost thawing.
to erode
[verbe]

(of natural forces such as wind, water, or other environmental factors) to gradually wear away or diminish the surface of a material

s'éroder

s'éroder

Ex: Over time , acidic eroded the ancient stone statues , gradually wearing away their features .
arid
[Adjectif]

(of land or a climate) very dry because of not having enough or any rain

aride

aride

Ex: Arid regions are susceptible to desertification , a process where fertile land becomes increasingly dry and unable to support vegetation due to human activities or climate change .
barren
[Adjectif]

(of land or soil) not capable of producing any plants

stérile, aride

stérile, aride

Ex: Environmental restoration projects aim to barren areas by reintroducing native plants and improving soil fertility .
coastal
[Adjectif]

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

côtier, littoral

côtier, littoral

Ex: Coastal communities often rely on fishing and tourism for economic livelihood .
fertile
[Adjectif]

(of land or soil) able to produce crops or plants well

fertile

fertile

Ex: fertile delta of the Ganges River in India provides vital nutrients for rice cultivation .
inland
[Adjectif]

located away from the coast

intérieur, national, domestique

intérieur, national, domestique

Ex: inland plains are ideal for agriculture due to fertile soil .
offshore
[Adjectif]

situated or occurring in the sea, typically away from the shore or coast

en mer, au large

en mer, au large

Ex: Offshore platforms extract natural gas from beneath the seabed .
marine
[Adjectif]

related to the sea and the different life forms that exist there

marin

marin

Ex: Marine biology focuses on studying the organisms and environments of the ocean .
neighboring
[Adjectif]

(of a place) close to another

voisin, limitrophe

voisin, limitrophe

Ex: The neighboring houses were built in similar styles, creating a cohesive look along the street.
upstream
[Adverbe]

against the current of a river or stream

en amont, contre le courant, à contre-courant

en amont, contre le courant, à contre-courant

Ex: The village was upstream from the industrial plant , ensuring clean water for its residents .
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