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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)

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

réservoir

réservoir

Ex: Environmentalists monitor the reservoir's water quality to ensure it meets health standards for both wildlife and human consumption .Les environnementalistes surveillent la qualité de l'eau du **réservoir** pour s'assurer qu'elle répond aux normes sanitaires pour la consommation humaine et la faune.
river
[nom]

a natural and continuous stream of water flowing on the land to the sea, a lake, or another river

rivière

rivière

Ex: We went fishing by the river and caught some fresh trout .Nous sommes allés pêcher près de la **rivière** et avons attrapé de la truite fraîche.
stream
[nom]

a small and narrow river that runs on or under the earth

ruisseau

ruisseau

Ex: A small stream flows behind their house .Un petit **ruisseau** coule derrière leur maison.

a high place, such as a cliff, from which a river or stream falls

chute d'eau, cascade

chute d'eau, cascade

Ex: He was mesmerized by the sheer power and beauty of the roaring waterfall.Il était fasciné par la puissance et la beauté pure de la **cascade** rugissante.
peak
[nom]

the pointed top of a mountain

sommet

sommet

Ex: The mountain 's peak was often shrouded in clouds , giving it a mysterious appearance .Le **sommet** de la montagne était souvent enveloppé de nuages, lui donnant une apparence mystérieuse.
volcano
[nom]

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

volcan

volcan

Ex: Earthquakes often occur near active volcanoes.Les tremblements de terre se produisent souvent près des **volcans** actifs.
cliff
[nom]

an area of rock that is high above the ground with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea

falaise

falaise

Ex: The birds built their nests along the cliff's steep face .Les oiseaux ont construit leurs nids le long de la face abrupte de la **falaise**.
coast
[nom]

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

côte

côte

Ex: Yesterday the coast was full of people enjoying the summer sun .Hier, la **côte** était pleine de gens profitant du soleil d'été.
ground
[nom]

the surface layer of earth that is solid and people walk on

terre

terre

Ex: The ground shook when the heavy truck passed by .Le **sol** a tremblé lorsque le camion lourd est passé.
harbor
[nom]

a sheltered area of water along the coast where ships, boats, and other vessels can anchor safely, typically protected from rough seas by natural or artificial barriers

port

port

Ex: They built a new marina in the harbor to accommodate more yachts .Ils ont construit une nouvelle marina dans le **port** pour accueillir plus de yachts.
canal
[nom]

a long and artificial passage built and filled with water for ships to travel along or used to transfer water to other places

canal

canal

Ex: The canal was widened to accommodate larger ships .Le **canal** a été élargi pour accueillir des navires plus grands.
lake
[nom]

a large area of water, surrounded by land

lac

lac

Ex: They had a picnic by the side of the lake.Ils ont pique-niqué au bord du **lac**.
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 , the pond froze over , allowing people to enjoy ice skating and other activities on its surface .En hiver, l'**étang** a gelé, permettant aux gens de profiter du patinage sur glace et d'autres activités sur sa surface.
rapid
[nom]

a fast and turbulent part of a river with swift currents and obstacles like rocks

rapide

rapide

Ex: The guide steered the raft through the rapids safely .Le guide a dirigé le radeau à travers les **rapides** en toute sécurité.
Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
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