115 - La pollution de l'air Flashcards

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1
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to shake

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secouer

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it’s fine

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c’est bon

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3
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repair costs

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frais de réparation

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at two extremes

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à deux extrêmes

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powerful

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puissant

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powerless

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impuissant

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I can read and understand a text on air pollution.

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Je peux lire et comprendre un texte sur la pollution de l’air.

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I can summarize a text.

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Je peux résumer un texte.

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What is atmospheric pollution?

What problems does it cause?

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Qu’est-ce que la pollution atmosphérique ?

Quels problèmes provoque-t-elle ?

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What other forms of pollution do you know?

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Quelles autres formes de pollution connaissez- vous ?

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respiratory diseases

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maladies respiratoires

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factories

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usines

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emissions

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émissions

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14
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ozone layer

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couche d’ozone

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industrial revolution

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révolution industrielle

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air quality

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qualité de l’air

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toxic gases

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gaz toxiques

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Air pollution is (lit. ‘we call air pollution’) the presence of toxic gases in the atmosphere.

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On appelle pollution de l’air la présence de gaz toxiques dans l’atmosphère.

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Forest fires also affect air quality.

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Les incendies de forêts affectent aussi la qualité de l’air.

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Gas emissions from factories are a major (lit. ‘an important’) source of pollution.

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Les émissions de gaz des usines sont une source importante de pollution.

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Atmospheric pollution has serious consequences for (lit. ‘on’) people’s health.

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La pollution atmosphérique a de graves conséquences sur la santé des personnes.

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We must take care of the planet to preserve future (lit. ‘the next’) generations.

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Nous devons prendre soin de la planète pour préserver les prochaines générations.

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Air, land, and sea traffic deteriorates air quality.

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Le trafic aérien, terrestre et maritime
détériore la qualité de l’air.

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What are the main causes (‘principle responsible parties’) of air pollution?

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Quels sont les principaux responsables de la pollution de l’air ?

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over a hundred years ago

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il y a plus de cent ans

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worrying

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préoccupant(e)

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however

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toutefois

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to make things change

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faire changer les choses

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criticizable

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critiquables

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to deny

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nier

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hope

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l’espoir

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to notice

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constater

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efficient

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performant

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in the medium term

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à moyen terme

35
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Will technology be the solution to environmental problems?

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La technologie sera-t-elle la solution aux
problèmes environnementaux
?

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What are your transportation habits? (lit. ‘your habits in the matter of transport’) Can you improve them?

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Quelles sont vos habitudes en matière de transports ?
Pouvez-vous les améliorer ?

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What can you do to be a better eco-citizen?

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Que pouvez-vous faire pour être un meilleur écocitoyen ?

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And in your city, are there traffic restrictions? What do you think of this type of measure?

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Et dans votre ville, il y a des restrictions à la circulation ? Que pensez-vous de ce type de mesure ?

39
Q

apple juice

A

un jus de pomme

40
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while driving

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au volant

41
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to give way

A

laisser place

42
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Better late than never!

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Mieux vaut tard que
jamais !

43
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to write, draft, draw up

A

rédiger