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Nature et environment vocabulaire
What is the French word for ‘environment’?
environnement
Translate ‘pollution’ into French.
pollution
True or False: ‘écologique’ means ‘ecological’ in English.
Vrai
Fill in the blank: ‘Le _____ est la source principale de la pollution de l’air.’ (What is the French word for ‘transportation’)
transport
What is the French term for ‘sustainable development’?
développement durable
What do you call ‘renewable energy’ in French?
énergie renouvelable
Multiple choice: What does ‘biodiversité’ mean? A) Biodiversity B) Pollution C) Climate Change
A) Biodiversité
Translate ‘climate change’ into French.
changement climatique
What is the French word for ‘waste’?
déchet
True or False: ‘recyclage’ means ‘recycling’ in English.
Vrai
Fill in the blank: ‘La _____ d’énergie est essentielle pour l’environnement.’ (What is the French word for ‘conservation’)
conservation
What does ‘empreinte carbone’ mean in English?
carbon footprint
What is the French word for ‘ecosystem’?
écosystème
Multiple choice: What is ‘polluant’? A) Pollutant B) Clean C) Natural
A) Polluant
Translate ‘deforestation’ into French.
déforestation
What is the French term for ‘greenhouse gases’?
gaz à effet de serre
What does “sauvegarde” mean?
“La sauvegarde des forêts tropicales est essentielle pour lutter contre le changement climatique.”
Preservation
“The preservation of tropical forests is essential to fight against climate change.”
Fill in the blank: ‘La ____ de la planète est en danger.’ (What is the French word for ‘health’)
santé
What does ‘énergies fossiles’ refer to in English?
fossil fuels
What is the French word for ‘recycling bin’?
bac de recyclage
Multiple choice: What does ‘agriculture biologique’ mean? A) Organic farming B) Industrial farming C) Urban farming
A) Agriculture biologique
Translate ‘natural resources’ into French.
ressources naturelles
What is the French term for ‘environmental protection’?
protection de l’environnement
How do you say to pollute
Polluer
What is the French word for ‘habitat’?
habitat
Fill in the blank: ‘L’_____ des espèces est un problème majeur.’ (What is the French word for ‘extinction’)
extinction
What does ‘transition énergétique’ mean in English?
energy transition