V7
Environment and Nature
Natural world, weather, ecosystems, and environmental issues.
la forêt
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forest /ˈfɔrɪst/
le désert
→
desert /ˈdɛzərt/
la montagne
→
mountain /ˈmaʊntən/
Exemples
"The Amazon rainforest is home to millions of species."
"The Sahara is the largest desert in the world."
"Mount Everest is the highest mountain on Earth."
"The valley is surrounded by steep cliffs."
la cascade, la chute d’eau
→
waterfall /ˈwɔtərfɔl/
le fleuve, la rivière
→
river /ˈrɪvər/
la sécheresse
→
drought /draʊt/
l’inondation
→
flood /flʌd/
Exemples
"Niagara Falls is a famous waterfall."
"The Nile River flows through Egypt."
"The drought caused water shortages."
"Heavy rain caused a flood in the valley."
l’habitat
→
habitat /ˈhæbɪtæt/
la biodiversité
→
biodiversity /ˌbaɪoʊdaɪˈvɜrsɪti/
la pollution
→
pollution /pəˈluʃən/
l’espèce
→
species /ˈspiːʃiːz/
Exemples
"Coral reefs are the habitat of many fish."
"Tropical forests have high biodiversity."
"Air pollution is a major problem in cities."
"Many species are endangered."
l’écosystème
→
ecosystem /ˈɛkoʊˌsɪstəm/
le prédateur
→
predator /ˈprɛdətər/
Exemples
"The rainforest is a complex ecosystem."
"Lions are predators of zebras."