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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 niveau C1.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
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.

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.

bay
bay
[nom]

a part of a shoreline that curves inward, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

baie

baie

Ex: The bay provided a sheltered harbor for the ships during the storm. 
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. 
clearing

a treeless area in a forest

clairière

clairière

Ex: Wildlife often gathers in clearings to graze and seek sunlight. 
cove
cove
[nom]

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

crique, anse

crique, anse

Ex: The sailors anchored their boats in the sheltered cove to avoid the storm. 

Les marins ont ancré leurs bateaux dans la crique abritée pour éviter la tempête.

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.

deposit
deposit
[nom]

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

gisement

gisement

Ex: The river delta is formed by the deposition of sediment carried downstream. 
dock
dock
[nom]

a structure extending from the shore over water where boats can stop to load or unload people or goods

quai

quai

Ex: We walked down the dock to board the ferry. 
estuary
estuary
[nom]

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

estuaire

estuaire

Ex: Estuaries are important ecosystems where freshwater meets saltwater. 

Les estuaires sont des écosystèmes importants où l'eau douce rencontre l'eau salée.

flow
flow
[nom]

the state of moving constantly and steadily

écoulement, épanchement

écoulement, épanchement

Ex: Glaciers contribute to the flow of freshwater into the ocean. 
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. 
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. 
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.

peak
peak
[nom]

the pointed top of a mountain

sommet

sommet

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

plain
plain
[nom]

a vast area of flat land

plaine

plaine

Ex: Farmers took advantage of the fertile soil on the plain to grow vast fields of wheat and corn. 
plateau
plateau
[nom]

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

plateau

plateau

Ex: The Deccan Plateau in India is a large, elevated area known for its rich volcanic soil and extensive agriculture. 

Le plateau du Deccan en Inde est une vaste zone élevée connue pour son sol volcanique riche et son agriculture extensive.

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. 
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. 
range
range
[nom]

a line of mountains or hills

chaîne

chaîne

Ex: The Appalachian range is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, extending across the eastern United States. 
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.

reservoir

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

réservoir

réservoir

Ex: Engineers constructed a massive reservoir by damming the river, creating a reliable water source for the region. 

Les ingénieurs ont construit un réservoir massif en barrant la rivière, créant ainsi une source d'eau fiable pour la région.

summit
summit
[nom]

the highest point or top of a mountain or hill

sommet

sommet

Ex: Snow covered the summit of the mountain. 
swamp
swamp
[nom]

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

marais, marécage

marais, marécage

Ex: Cypress trees with their distinctive knees dotted the murky waters of the swamp, creating an eerie yet beautiful landscape. 

Les cyprès avec leurs genoux distinctifs parsemaient les eaux troubles du marais, créant un paysage à la fois étrange et magnifique.

tundra
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: Tundra ecosystems are home to hardy species such as caribou, Arctic foxes, and polar bears adapted to the extreme conditions. 

Les écosystèmes de la toundra abritent des espèces résistantes comme le caribou, le renard arctique et l'ours polaire, adaptées aux conditions extrêmes.

to erode
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: Wind and rain eroded the exposed rocks on the mountaintop. 

Le vent et la pluie ont érodé les roches exposées au sommet de la montagne.

arid
arid
[Adjectif]

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

aride

aride

Ex: Arid regions like the Atacama Desert in Chile receive so little rainfall that some areas have been dubbed the driest places on Earth. 

Les régions arides comme le désert d'Atacama au Chili reçoivent si peu de pluie que certaines zones ont été surnommées les endroits les plus secs sur Terre.

barren
barren
[Adjectif]

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

stérile, aride

stérile, aride

Ex: The rocky, barren landscape made farming impossible, forcing settlers to rely on imported goods. 

Le paysage rocheux et stérile rendait l'agriculture impossible, obligeant les colons à dépendre des marchandises importées.

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.

fertile
fertile
[Adjectif]

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

fertile

fertile

Ex: Farmers prized the fertile land along the riverbank for its ability to support diverse crops. 

Les agriculteurs appréciaient la terre fertile le long de la rivière pour sa capacité à soutenir diverses cultures.

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.

offshore
offshore
[Adjectif]

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

en mer, au large

en mer, au large

Ex: Our vacation home is located on an offshore island. 

Notre maison de vacances est située sur une île au large.

marine
marine
[Adjectif]

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

marin

marin

Ex: The research team studies marine plants and animals. 
neighboring
neighboring
[Adjectif]

(of a place) close to another

voisin, limitrophe

voisin, limitrophe

Ex: Residents of the neighboring town often commute to the city for work and entertainment. 

Les habitants de la ville voisine se rendent souvent en ville pour le travail et les loisirs.

upstream
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 salmon swim upstream to spawn in the freshwater streams where they were born. 

Le saumon nage à contre-courant pour frayer dans les cours d'eau douce où il est né.

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