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A1 · Nature, animals & weather

A1 · Nature, animaux et météo

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fire(noun)
/ˈfaɪər/
feu
the flames, light and heat, and often smoke, that are produced when something burns
Animals are usually afraid of fire.
Les animaux ont généralement peur du feu.
The islands export sugar and fruit.
Synonymesflamesinfernoblazeconflagrationcombustion
Antonymeswatericecoldextinguishment
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ice(noun)
/aɪs/
glace
water that has frozen and become solid
There was ice on the windows.
Il y avait de la glace sur les vitres.
The lake was covered with a sheet of ice.
Synonymesfrostglaciericebergsleethail
Antonymesheatwarmthmeltwater
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sun(noun)
/sʌn/
soleil
the star that shines in the sky during the day and gives the earth heat and light
The sun was shining and birds were singing
Le soleil brillait et les oiseaux chantaient.
the rising/setting sun
SynonymesdaystarSolsolar orb
Antonymesdarknessnightmoon
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island(noun)
/ˈaɪlənd/
île
a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water
They spent their summer holiday on a small island in the Pacific.
Ils ont passé leurs vacances d'été sur une petite île du Pacifique.
Synonymesisleisletarchipelagoretreatoasis
Antonymesmainlandcontinent
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land(noun)
/lænd/
terre, terre ferme
the surface of the earth that is not sea
After weeks at sea, the sailors were happy to see land again.
Après des semaines en mer, les marins étaient heureux de revoir la terre.
Synonymesgroundsoilestatepropertyterritoryacreage
Antonymesseaskyair
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warm(adjective)
/wɔːrm/
chaud
at a fairly high temperature in a way that is pleasant, rather than being hot or cold
It’s warm today.
Il fait chaud aujourd'hui.
Wash the blouse in warm soapy water.
Synonymestepidlukewarmbalmymildpleasantamicablefriendly
Antonymescoldcoolchillyfreezingunfriendlyhostile
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star(noun)
/stɑːr/
étoile
a large ball of burning gas in space that we see as a point of light in the sky at night
Sirius is the brightest star in the sky.
Sirius est l'étoile la plus brillante du ciel.
She starred opposite Cary Grant in ‘Bringing up Baby’.
Synonymescelestial bodyluminarysuncelebrityidol
Antonymesplanetdarknessobscuritynobody
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mountain(noun)
/ˈmaʊntn/
montagne
a very high hill, often with rocks near the top
The world’s highest mountain is Mount Everest.
La plus haute montagne du monde est le mont Everest.
to enjoy the mountain air/scenery
Synonymespeakmountsummitridgehighland
Antonymesvalleyplainlowlanddepression
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hot(adjective)
/hɑːt/
chaud
having a high temperature; producing heat
It's very hot today.
Il fait très chaud aujourd'hui.
a hot bath
Synonymesscaldingscorchingtorridwarmfierysweltering
Antonymescoldcoolfreezingchilly
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snow(noun)
/snəʊ/
neige
small soft white pieces (called flakes ) of frozen water that fall from the sky in cold weather; this substance when it is lying on the ground
The children are playing in the snow.
Les enfants jouent dans la neige.
It's been snowing heavily all day.
Synonymessleethailflurrysnowfall
Antonymesheatsunwarmthsummer
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rain(noun)
/reɪn/
pluie
water that falls from the sky in separate drops
There is heavy rain in Hanoi now.
Il y a de fortes pluies à Hanoï en ce moment.
Is it raining?
Synonymesdrizzleshowerdownpourprecipitationrainfall
Antonymesdroughtaridnesssunshineclear weather
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sea(noun)
/siː/
mer
the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands
The sea is very calm today.
La mer est très calme aujourd'hui.
The wreck is lying at the bottom of the sea.
Synonymesoceandeepwatersbrinemain
Antonymeslandshorecoastearthground
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world(noun)
/wɜːrld/
monde
the earth, with all its countries, peoples and natural features
Russia is the largest country in the world.
La Russie est le plus grand pays du monde.
campaigning for world peace
Synonymesearthglobeuniversecosmoscreationhumanitysociety
Antonymesnonevoidnothingnesslocal
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farm(noun)
/fɑːrm/
ferme
an area of land, and the buildings on it, used for growing crops and/or keeping animals
My grandparents have a large farm.
Mes grands-parents ont une grande ferme.
farm buildings/machinery
Synonymesranchplantationacreagehomesteadgrange
Antonymescityurban areametropolis
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plant(noun)
/plænt/
plante
a living thing that grows in the earth and usually has a stem , leaves and roots, especially one that is smaller than a tree or bush
Do you know this plant?
Connais-tu cette plante ?
All plants need light and water.
Synonymesvegetationfloraherbshrubtree
Antonymesanimalfauna
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cool(adjective)
/kuːl/
frais, fraîche
fairly cold; not hot or warm
It is a cool morning, so take a light jacket with you.
C'est un matin frais, alors prends une veste légère avec toi.
Synonymesstylishfashionabletrendygreatawesomeexcellentimpressive
Antonymesuncoollameboringdullunfashionable
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animal(noun)
/ˈænɪml/
animal
a creature that is not a bird, a fish, a reptile , an insect or a human
There are many kinds of animals in this zoo.
Il y a beaucoup d'espèces d'animaux dans ce zoo.
This product has not been tested on animals.
Synonymescreaturebeastfaunabeing
Antonymesplantvegetationmineralinanimate object
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air(noun)
/er/
air
the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that we breathe
I like the fresh air in the countryside.
J'aime l'air frais de la campagne.
The act lays down a minimum standard for air quality.
Synonymesatmospherebreezewinddraft
Antonymesstillnessvacuumstagnation
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snake(noun)
/sneɪk/
serpent
a reptile with a very long thin body and no legs. There are many types of snake , some of which are poisonous.
Venomous snakes spit and hiss when they are cornered.
Les serpents venimeux crachent et sifflent lorsqu'ils sont acculés.
a snake coiled up in the grass
Synonymesserpentreptileviperpythoncobra
Antonymesfriendally