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Le réchauffement climatique est un souci réel. Actuellement, l'environnement de Terre souffre énormément. La couche d'ozone qui nous protège des rayons nocifs du soleil, est maintenant trouée, ce qui entraîne de graves problèmes comme les cancers de la peau. Les conditions climatiques extrêmes telles que les inondations, la sécheresse, le froid glacial, les canicules sont de plus en plus fréquents. Les glaces se fondent vites et le niveau de la mer est trop élevée. Par conséquent, certains animaux sont en voie de disparition, comme les ours blancs.

La pollution est une des causes du réchauffement climatique. Il y a trop de voitures sur les routes et l'air devient irrespirable dans les villes. Les voitures polluent l'air, et plus il y a des voitures, plus il y a de la pollution. Les gens perdent beaucoup de temps dans les embouteillages et ils sont devenus trop dépendants sur la voiture. Il faudrait qu'on prenne les transports en commun ou qu'on aille a pied, ou à vélo. Notre planète est en danger, il faut la protéger, et je soutiens toute initiative pour sauver la nature et la vie sur notre planète.

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Global warming is a real issue. At the moment, the earth's environment suffers enormously. The ozone layer which protects us from toxic rays from the sun is now torn, causing serious problems like skin cancer. Extreme climate conditions such as floods, droughts, ice, heatwaves, are more and more frequent. The ice is melting fast and the sea level is too high. Consequently, certain animals are in danger of disappearing, like polar bears.

Pollution is one cause of global warming. There are too many cars on the roads and the air becomes unbreathable in the cities. Cars pollute the air, and more cars, more pollution. People lose lots of time in traffic jams and they are becoming too dependent on the car. We must take public transport or walk or cycle. Our planet is in danger, we must protect it, and I support all initiatives to save nature and life on our planet.

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Protecting the environment is ...

Protéger l'environnement est ....

a growing concern.

a sensible thing to start thinking about, not just something to do because it is fashionable.

a world focus now and should continue to be addressed.

about using only what is needed, not desired.

crucial is we want to l

everyones responsibility.

extremely important although I don't do as much as I could to protect it.

important because it determines the state of our health, facilities, and various other resources upon which we depend.

important but difficult.

important for reasons other than aesthetics and scientific curiosity.

important, but may be a little overblown currently, since given the way society and technology are evolving, it will be very difficult to seriously make any major steps toward improving the environment.

intuitively important. Don't leave something, i.e. the world, in a worse state than you find it.

making a conscious effort to minimize usage of resources. It also means to recycle when possible

necessary, a big issue, and something that most people ignore, not realizing that global warming is occurring now.

necessary. trendy. misunderstood.

nice, but it is easier to destroy it.

of utmost importance for individual and social health.

one of the most significant challenges for the human race that must be addressed in the coming years.

recycling, printing less, proper waste depositing and using alternative means.

The job for our generation

very important.

very important. The world isn't ours to damage, and with any luck will be here long after humanity is gone.

worthwhile, a fad, green.

devenu une composante essentielle de notre mode de vie

important pour l'avenir, pour que nous puissions vivre dans de bonnes conditions dans plusieurs années, mais ne pas essayer d'en faire trop d'un coup.

important pour que les générations futures puissent avoir un avenir convenable.

important si l'on veut garantir une bonne planète pour les générations à suivre.

important, urgent

indispensable et nécessaire

indispensable pour le futur mais implique de changer des comportements.

indispensable pour nos enfants

indispensable pour notre planète, un problème d'actualité, difficile à faire de nos jours

indispensable, essentiel

la principale chose sur laquelle le monde doit se concentrer, sans jamais faiblir

le respecter et le préserver au mieux, afin que les générations futures puissent profiter d'un environnement sain et non pollué. Protéger l'environnement c'est protéger notre terre, notre vie, et celle des générations futures.

nécéssaire, surtout aujourd'hui

nécessaire et urgent.

nécessaire, facile, prendre le vélo

primordial pour nos générations futures, car sans lui plus rien n'existe.

primordial pour pouvoir se projeter dans la vie future.

une nécessité un petit effort quotidien secondaire pour certains

une priorité tout en conservant une agriculture compétitive.

Since environmental awareness and preservation is such a prevelant global issue right now, I thought it would be interesting to examine the answers to this sentence completion.  Both sets of students seem to agree that protecting the environment is very important - the French students mention this idea 17 times, while the American students mention it 12 times.  However, there were some differences in reasoning between the two groups.  The French students put a very strong emphasis on preserving our planet for future generations.  As one student eloquently put it:  "Proteger l'environement est proteger notre terre, notre vie, et celle des generations futures."  While I think all of us would be in agreement with that statement, none of the American students mentioned future generations in their responses.  Instead, the responses focused on the idea that protecting the environment is a problem that needs to be addressed.  One student even went so far as to say that protecting the environment is "the job for our generation."  It seems to me that while all the students consider environmental protection to be an important issue, the Americans tend to approach it more as a problem to be solved.  However I'm sure all the French students will agree - it's simply a difference of statements that I'm pointing out.

Finally, it was interesting to me that the Americans hinted that protecting the environment was trendy.  Generally I would agree - environmental conservation and global warming are hot button issues in the US right now.  But I was wondering - is "being green" considered a trend in France?

One of the French students used the phrase "mode de vie" in their response.  It is my hope that something that is currently an American trend will eventually become a global way of life.

I had the exact same reaction to the responses as Diana had.  The French students speak heavily about the future, while the Americans speak about the present.  One way to look at it is to say that Americans approach it as a current problem and actively seek solutions--Americans are more "proactive".  But from the flip side, does this show that Americans tend to care more about the present and place less emphasis on the future (while the first reaction of the French is to consider future consequences)?  (this could be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on the situation)

Going further, do we see protecting the environment as such a big issue because it is trendy in America?   I'm also curious, to people outside of America, does it seem like America is at the forefront of protecting the environment?  Or does it seem overblown sometimes?  The "green" movement is certainly expanding, and having grown up in California, it's was everywhere all through high school--you couldn't escape being green if you wanted to.

I think there are cultural reasons behind the differences in response between Americans and French.  French culture appears to be more reverant toward authority and stability (although this is debatable with the protest culture that France has) leading to longevity, whereas America is still nascent and a nation constantly in flux.  Our history is filled with problems and innovative solutions, and thus our mindset is viewing environmental preservation as not something continuous, but a singular problem to solve. 

Je pense qu'il faut réfléchir à l'utilité de penser à l'environnement. Si l'on souhaite préserver la terre, c'est bien pour qu'elle puisse vivre plus longtemps, non? Je ne comprends donc pas bien le point de vue des américains. Pourquoi se préoccuper des problèmes environnementaux en pensant seulement au présent? Quelle utilité? Etes-vous en général plutôt d'accord ou pas sur le fait que l'environnement est le "job for our generation"?

Juste pour répondre à ta question, oui, c'est très à la mode "d'être vert". En France, on utilise plus le terme d'écologiste.

Je suis surpris de voir qu'aucun d'entre vous n'a mentionné le film d'Al Gore, on en a bcp parler ici, et je voudrais savoir s'il a eu le même impact chez  vous?

ne prends pas cela mal, mais tu sembles avoir une vision assez négative de la France (although this is debatable with the protest culture that France has),(Our history is filled with problems and innovative solutions): penses-tu que la France est en retard concernant l'écologie et que vous allez trouver des solutions à ce problème du réchaffement climatique? Il me semble que les US ont longtemps refusé de signer le protocole de Kyoto et d'autres accords du même genre...J'espère que je ne te vexe pas en diasnt cela, ce n'est pas le but, je veux seulement avoir ta réaction...

Following on from Yoan's comments, I think the general European opinion, irrespective of whether it's right or wrong, is that rather than being at the forefront of protecting the environment, America, in general, is one of the targets of blame for environmental problems. Is this something Americans are particularly aware of?

In terms of the responses, I found it quite interesting that some Americans highlighted the difficulty of protecting the environment. Although a couple of the French responses also mentioned this, there were a couple of responses in stark contrast: one response reads 'facile', while another is 'un petit effort quotidien'. I guess this reflects some of the previous comments. Americans appear to view protecting the environment to be a grand challenge to be solved by scientists and engineers, whereas the French perhaps treat it as a potential way of life for everyone. I like the contrast here because both approaches probably have their part to play.

On the subject of An Inconvenient Truth, I was recommended the following French film as an alternative:

http://www.youtube.com/user/homeproject#p/a/f/2/NNGDj9IeAuI

I actually remember it put me to sleep (I blame the music) and I found it a little patronising, but at least it's good listening practice for us French learners and the aerial photography is nice to look at!

I did not mean to imply that France lacked a history of successful problem-solving!  I'm sure that that's not the case.  My opinions are based solely in the responses on the forum.  No, I do not think France is behind in the effort to preserve the environment.  As you point out, it is the United States who has been difficult, especially with respect to Kyoto.  But I think, if you speak to people of our generation, you will find that most of us feel that the US needs to make huge strides in improving our carbon emissions (among many other things).  We feel that this is the problem of our generation - one we hope to solve in the near future.  Indeed, as so many French students point out, if we succeed the world will be better preserved for ourselves and future generations.

J e me trompe peut-être mais je pense qu'en Europe, et particulièrement dans les pays nordiques (comme la Finlande) la protection de l'environnement est déjà quelque chose de bien avancé, elle est ancrée dans les esprits et dans les comportements... Votre pays semble avoir de bonnes ambitions dans la matière depuis quelques temps, et le président l'a prouvé lors de la catastrophe de la station de pétrole BP en condamnant sévèrement l'entreprise.

L e Mondial de l'Automobile a lieu à Paris cette semaine. Vous-êtes vous renseignés sur les nouvelles voitures électriques ou à faible émission de CO2 qui ont été exposées?

My take on the question of thinking ahead vs. in the present is that maybe the reason the American and French responses differ isn't a difference in problem solving ability or tendencies, but rather a difference in understanding of the nature of the problem.  As seen in the French responses, it's mentioned "un petit effort quotidien".  In America, there is definitely this feeling--we have recycling and composting, and we try to carpool whenever possible (in San Francisco, there is a big carpool system for crossing the bridges, where you can go to pick up random people every morning, and then be allowed in the carpool lane to avoid traffic).  I think maybe the French and the Americans place emphasis on different aspects of the environment.

I'm curious as to what types of things are being done in France (besides the showing of the new electric cars) to enhance environmental awareness and activism.

tu as remarqué avec justesse que les français pensent plus à de petites choses pour l'environnement (peut-être notre vieille idée que vous appelleriez "socialiste" que si nous nous donnons tous la main pour faire bouger les choses, nous y arriverons tous ensemble, et pas en ayant des comportements individualistes ou opportunistes); nous avons ce que nous appelons le tri sélectif, des eco emballages, des recharges pour certains produits, etc... Avez-vous la même chose? Nous construisons des maisons basse consommation, nous utilisons des isolants naturels au lieu d'utiliser des isolants à base de laine de verre, qui ont des solvants chimiques, au dernier salon de l'auto, à Paris, la semaine dernière, tpoutes les marques françaises ont présenté des voitures électriques, qui ne polluent pas. Où en êtes-vous de tout cela?

C'est vrai que le film Home est très ennuyeux, moi aussi j'ai failli m'endormir, celui de Al Gore était plus dans l'action et moins dans la leçon de morale...

merci pour ta réponse, c'est vrai que ton pays est souvent considéré par les européens comme ne faisant pas assez d'efforts sur le plan de l'environnement, mais nous nous trompons peut-être.

Pour le film HOME, je suis d'accord avec toi et avec Martine, il est soporifique!

Diana, je suis ravi de voir que les jeunes américians pensent différemment et que la vision que nous avons est sans doute celle des plus anciens, ceux de la génération Bush!

D'ailleurs, comme le dit Elodie, votre président a eu le c ourage de tenir tête à BP!

Kenneth - I had no idea they did that in SF!  I rarely drive to the city, but what an interesting idea.

There are certainly many things that we can do on a daily basis to protect the environment.  Recycling, composting, driving less and biking more, driving more fuel-efficient cars, buying organic produce and eliminating the use of styrofoam are just some of the steps one can take.  However, there certainly are bigger aspects of environmental change that need to be considered and handled.  What will be the eventual effects on our planet if we continue along this path?  What are the worst of these?  How can it be prevented most effectively?  There is, in fact, a whole budding field of environmental engineering which considers large-scale methods of eliminating the atmospheric rise in carbon levels.  I personally am very uncomfortable with most of the proposals made by this group of researchers - I feel that we don't understand our environment well enough to tamper with it on a large scale; we already did this by accident and it's working out badly - but they do exist.  (There are positive examples as well, I just think this one is interesting).

One more note of interest:  I read a recent National Geographic article about the effects of global warming in Greenland.  While the rest of the world is concerned about the melting ice caps and warming temperatures, Greenland, due to global change, is suddenly being able to grow it's own crops for the first time in history.  The natives are hopeful that one day they'll be able to grow enough to sustain their own, independent economy.  But for now, they're greatest hope lies in oil deposits that are opening up off-shore.  I felt absolutely torn about this - how ironic that at the very heart of climate change, the locals would find hope in oil!

D iana vas-tu utiliser le "carpool" dont Kenneth a parlé maintenant que tu c'est que ça existe?!

Diana, je suis d'accord avec toi, je trouve aussi que se réjouir de la possibilité de trouver du pétrole facilement n'est pas très écologique!!!

Concernant le climat, avez-vous remarqué des changements dans votre région?

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Four Articles in French About Climate Change

Did you know that Science Journal for Kids has had several articles translated into French? Consider collaborating with your school’s French language teacher on an interdisciplinary unit on climate change with one of the four adaptations described below. They are all available in both English and French. Just scroll down the linked page to find the “Download Article in French” and “Download Teacher’s Key in French” links on the left.

Do northern trees have cold feet about climate change?

Our first article asks how the trees in northern (or boreal) forests will react as temperatures rise due to climate change. Canadian scientists made use of the results of existing transplantation experiments with seedlings from a given region planted in regions with different climates, as well as data and information from old studies that they compiled from newspaper articles. A map shows students more details about a jack pine transplant experiment in Canada. The growth curves resulting from their analyses are presented in the form of a line graph. Students will understand that the location of a tree in a geographic area determines how much it will be affected: trees that grow in the northern part of their area will benefit from higher temperatures and grow faster, but those located in the southern part of their zone will grow more slowly.

How does climate change make fish late for dinner?

The second article that we recommend is about phenology and the synchronization of several species of fish with that of their zooplankton prey in the largest estuary in Western Europe, La Gironde. Synchronization depends on many parameters, such as the water temperature, which human-caused climate change has started to raise. Scientists, therefore, carried out a special statistical analysis of a large amount of data from over a 25-year long period (1985 – 2010), including habitat factors such as daily air temperatures in the estuary, the salinity levels of the water, and the flow of the estuary as well as biotic factors such as the number and diversity of fish and zooplankton species living in the estuary during the same season. A bar graph illustrates the probability of interaction between predators and their prey and the proportion of increase or decrease of overlap. Students will see signs of a shift in timing in the estuary food chain.

Evolution in action: Are voles shrinking?

We know that evolution could help animals adapt to changes in the environment caused by human activity, especially in the climate, but natural selection and the effect of genes is difficult to study outside the laboratory. Scientists have observed that larger snow voles survive better and reproduce better, yet the average size of voles does not appear to have increased. Since size depends on many genes and the environment, statistical methods were used to separate them. Several graphs present the results to the students: two line graphs show vole size in relation to season for two voles genotypes (large or small) for two groups of years, and two bar graphs illustrate their respective survival rates. Students will discover the hidden evolutionary change: voles have evolved genetically to be smaller and lighter to survive short summers of early winters; but size and fitness are simply correlated, due to differences in the quality of the habitat.

A burning question: How much will climate change cost?

One of the effects of human-induced climate change is the increase in the area burned by wildfires, and fighting them will of course have financial consequences. In this final article, scientists in Canada have examined historical data and used future cost models. They predicted that many provinces in Canada may now experience extreme fire years more frequently if atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations continue to increase. As a result, Canadians are likely to spend a staggering $ 1.4 billion dollars annually (an increase of 119%) by the end of the century to fight these fires, or else they may have to do less firefighting or keep human development away from wilderness. A map shows the designated provincial fire suppression zones of Canada. We invite students to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

4 Articles Sur les Changements Climatiques

Saviez-vous que Science Journal for Kids vous offre plusieurs articles traduits en français? Nous rassemblons ici quatre adaptations d’articles publiés dans journaux scientifiques à propos des changements climatiques. Chacun de ces articles (adaptés pour les lycéens) est disponible et en anglais et en français, et de plus ils sont accompagnés par des questions de compréhension. Il suffit de faire défiler la page liée pour trouver les liens “Download Article in French” et “Download Teacher’s Key in French” à gauche.

Les arbres nordiques sont-ils en froid avec les changements climatiques?

Notre premier article demande comment les arbres des forêts nordiques (ou boréales) réagiront à l’augmentation des températures due aux  changements climatiques. Des scientifiques canadiens se sont servi des résultats d’existantes expériences avec de plants de semences d’une région donnée plantées dans des régions au climat différent, ainsi que de données et d’informations provenant d’anciennes études qu’ils ont compilées à partir d’articles de journaux. Une carte montre aux élèves plus de détails sur une expérience de transplantation du pin gris au Canada. Les courbes de croissance résultantes de leurs analyses sont présentées en forme de graphique linéaire. Les élèves comprendront que l’emplacement d’un arbre dans une zone géographique détermine dans quelle mesure il sera affecté : les arbres qui poussent dans la partie nord de leur zone profiteront d’une hausse des températures et pousseront plus vite, mais ceux qui se situent dans la partie sud de leur zone pousseront plus lentement.

Quand il fait plus chaud, les poissons sont-ils en retard à la cantine ?

Le deuxième article que nous recommandons concerne la phénologie et la synchronisation de plusieurs espèces de poissons avec celle de leurs proies zooplanctoniques dans le plus grand estuaire d’Europe occidentale, La Gironde. La synchronisation dépend de nombreux paramètres, comme la température de l’eau, qui a commencé à monter avec le changement climatique causé par l’action humaine. Les scientifiques ont donc effectué une analyse statistique particulière de nombreuses données d’une période de 25 ans (1985 – 2010) comprenant des caractéristiques de l’habitat comme les températures quotidiennes de l’air dans l’estuaire, la salinité de l’eau, et le débit de l’estuaire, et aussi des caractéristiques des animaux comme le nombre et diversité des poissons et des espèces de zooplanctons vivant dans l’estuaire pendant la même saison. Un graphique à barres illustre la probabilité d’interaction entre les prédateurs et leur proie et la proportion d’augmentation ou de diminution du temps de leur présence simultanée. Les élèves verront des signes de décalage au sein de la chaîne alimentaire de l’estuaire.

Évolution en action : les campagnols sont-ils en train de rétrécir?

Nous savons que l’évolution pourrait aider les animaux à s’adapter aux changements d’environnements provoqués par l’activité humaine, en particulier au niveau du climat, mais la sélection naturelle et l’effet des gènes est difficile à étudier en dehors du laboratoire. Les scientifiques ont observé que les plus gros campagnols des neiges survivent mieux et se reproduisent mieux, pourtant, la taille moyenne des campagnols ne semble pas avoir augmenté dans l’ensemble de la population. Puisque la taille dépend à la fois de nombreux gènes et de l’environnement, ils ont donc utilisé des méthodes statistiques pour les séparer. Quelques graphiques présentent les résultats aux élèves. Deux graphiques linéaires montrent la taille en fonction de la saison pour deux groupes d’années, et pour deux génotypes de campagnols (corps long ou court). Deux graphiques à barres illustrent leurs taux de survie respectifs. Les élèves découvriront le changement évolutif camouflé: les campagnols ont évolué génétiquement pour être plus petits et plus légers pour survivre aux étés courts des hivers précoces; la taille et le fitness (aptitude) sont simplement corrélés à cause de différences dans la qualité de l’habitat.

Question brûlante : Quel sera le coût des changements climatiques?

Un des effets des changements climatiques causés par l’homme est l’augmentation de la superficie de végétation brûlée par les feux, ce qui aura bien sûr des conséquences financières si on veut les combattre. Dans ce dernier article des scientifiques au Canada ont examiné les données historiques et utilisé des modèles de prévision des coûts futurs. Ils ont prédit que de nombreuses provinces du Canada pourraient désormais connaître plus fréquemment des années marquées par des feux violents si les concentrations de gaz à effet de serre continuent d’augmenter dans l’atmosphère. Par conséquent, il est probable que les Canadiens dépensent la somme astronomique de 1,4 $ milliard de dollars par an (soit une augmentation de 119%) d’ici à la fin du siècle pour combattre ces feux, ou bien ils devraient intervenir moins en cas de feux ou maintenir le développement de l’homme loin des espaces sauvages. Une carte présente les zones provinciales du Canada désignées de lutte contre le feu. Les élèves sont invités à prendre action pour réduire les émissions de gaz à effet de serre.

These are not the only articles in French available on our website!

You can check all of our adapted articles in French here !

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Questions et réponses sur l'environnement.

One hundred questions about the environment on a range of issues including climate, agriculture, water supply, oceans forests and waste. Answers are given to the questions and the language is quite accessible.

How it maps to the curriculum

Strand: Topics

Strand unit: Environment

Suggestions for use: Ask some of these questions in class. Explore the responses and make sure the students understand the terms.

Key Skills: Communicating Literacy

Strand: Speaking

Dévellopement Durable

French Department of Education website aimed at informing about environmental issues. The Agir section has a lot of highly visual presentations on how to protect the environment.

Strand: Reading

Suggestions for use: Pick an issue within the 'agir' section and discuss. .

Le coin de Rafel

Environmental website from Canada aimed at young people. Touches on a number of topics that relate to climate change.

Suggestions for use: Pick a specific strand within the site and read in class. Ask what are the environmental issues facing your locality.

Key Skills: Being Creative Communicating Literacy

WWF - French Language Version

The World Wildlife Federation is a major campaigning movement on matters relating to climate and nature. The French site presents their calls to action, their missions and an information section. There is always something topical too that might give it a special relevance in class.

Suggestions for use: Pick something topical and present to class.

Pandamazonie

Looks at the nature and wildlife issues affecting Guyana - a French Department in South America. Contains topical issues including the impact of cutting amazon forests.

Suggestions for use: Using this resource will expose students to a different part of France - one not normally to the fore. Pick something topical from the site and discuss in class.

Environment Canada

Official Sstate site for environmental issues. Always topical and available through both French and English.

Suggestions for use: Honours students mainly. Pick something topical and discuss.

L'impact écologique des marées noires

Looks at the environmental disaster of the 'Prestige' - an oil tanker that sank off the Spanish coast releasing 50,000 tonnes of oil into the sea. Well structured site with sections on petroleum, protecting sensitive areas, cleaning shorelines.

Suggestions for use: Could be a good case study for the class to look at over a period of a week.

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French Vocabulary: The Environment

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French Vocabulary: The Environment le vocabulaire français: l’environnement

• Environmental terms include the preservation and protection of all forms of life.
• Elaborate the concepts of environmental utilization and conservation .

l’air (masculine) : air

La qualité de l’ air est malsaine aujourd’hui. The air quality is unhealthy today.

le changement climatique : climate change

Le changement climatique affecte les tendances méteorologiques. Climate change is affecting weather patterns.

la contamination : contamination / pollution

Nous devons réduire les niveaux de contamination . We must reduce contamination levels.

la couche d’ozone : ozone layer

Le trou dans la couche d’ozone est un problème très grave. The hole in the ozone layer is a very serious problem.

les déchets  (masculine) : trash / waste

Nous avons beaucoup de déchets . We have a lot of trash.

la déforestation : deforestation

La deforestation est irresponsable. Deforestation is irresponsible.

détruire : to destroy

Je ne vais pas détruire la planète. I’m not going to destroy the planet.

le dioxide de carbone : carbon dioxide

Les arbres absorbent le dioxide de carbone . Trees breathe carbon dioxide.

l’eau  (feminine) : water

L’ eau est essentielle pour la vie. Water is essential for life.

l’écologie  (feminine) : ecology

Ils étudient l’ écologie . They study ecology.

l’environnement  (masculine) : environment

If faut préserve l’ environnement . We have to preserve the environment.

la nature : nature

La nature est fragile. Nature is fragile.

le pétrole : petroleum / oil

Nous pouvons réduire notre dépendance au pétrole . We can reduce the dependence on petroleum.

la pluie acide : acid rain

La pluie acide endommage les bâtiments et les statues. Acid rain damages buildings and statues.

la pollution : pollution / contamination

Cette plage a été abîmée par la pollution . This beach has been ruined by pollution.

la pollution atmosphérique : air pollution

La pollution atmosphérique est un problème grave en Chine. Air pollution is a serious problem in China.

préserver : to preserve

Nous allons préserver le front de mer. We’re going to preserve the beachfront.

protéger : to protect

Ils vont protéger le lac. They are going to protect the lake.

le réchauffement climatique : global warming

Le réchauffement climatique est en train de changer le climat du monde. Global warming is changer the world’s climate.

le recyclage : recycling

Je vais organiser le recyclage . I’m going to organize the recycling.

recycler : to recycle

Notre ville recycle tout. Our city recycles everything.

les ressources naturelles  (feminine) : natural resources

Nous devons être responsables des ressources naturelles . We must be responsible with natural resources.

le smog : smog

Le smog fait du mal aux poumons. Smog is bad for the lungs.

la terre : earth / dirt / soil

Il faut sauver la terre . We must save the earth.

Je fais quoi avec le recyclage? What do I do with the recycling?

D’où vient l’eau? Where does the water come from?

Qui étudie l’environnement? Who studies the environment?

Comment est-qu’on protège les ressources naturelles? How do we protect natural resources?

Quand est-ce qu’on prend la responsabilité? When do we take responsibility?

Pourquoi est-ce qu’on produit tant de déchets? Why do we produce so much waste?

Combien de dioxide de carbon est produit par l’usine? How much carbon dioxide is produced by the factory?

Quel est le problème avec la couche d’ozone? What is the problem with the ozone layer?

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Posted on Published: October 2, 2020  - Last updated: July 17, 2024

Lexique du changement et rechauffement climatique

Global climate change is real. On this page we’ve provided a complete list of French climate change and global warming vocabulary. We’ve broken the list down in to the following categories: weather and energy, science, geography and land as well as useful verbs.

Weather and energy

• climate le climat
• climatologist un/une climatologue, climatologiste
• drought une sécheresse
• precipitation le précipitations (f)
• solar energy l’énergie solaire
• weather le temps, la météo
• global climate le climat global de la Terre
• regional climates les climats régionaux
• tornados les tornades (f)
• hurricanes les ouragan (m)
• storms les tempêtes (f)
• natural disasters les catastrophes naturelles (f)
• renewable energy les énergies renouvelables (f)
• nuclear energy l’énergie nucléaire (f)
• wind power, wind energy l’énergie éolienne (f)
• solar energy l’énergie solaire (f)
• hydroelectric power l’énergie hydraulique
• climate change le changement climatique, le dérèglement climatique
• global warming le réchauffement climatique
• atmosphere l’atmosphère (f)
• barometric pressure la pression atmosphérique
• concentration la concentration
• ecosystem un écosystème
• environment l’environment (m)
• fossil fuel un combustible fossile
• greenhouse gas le gaz à effet de serre
• greenhouse gas emissions les émissions de gaz à effet de serre
• greenhouse effect l’effet de serre (m)
• methane concentration la concentration de méthane
• carbon dioxide (CO2) le dioxyde de carbone
• average temperature la température moyenne

Geography and land

• deforestation le déboisement, déforestation
• glacier un glacier
• planet la planète
• oceans les océans (m)
• sub-tropical countries les pays subtropicaux
• polar regions les régions polaires
• sea ice, pack ice la banquise

History, time periods, people

• industrial revolution la révolution industrielle
• human activity les activités humaines (f)
• the increase in average temperature l’augmentation de la température moyenne (f)
• phenomenon un phénomène
• recording un enregistrement
• time period une période
• melting of glaciers la fonte des glaciers
• animal species les espèces animales
• ice age, glacial period une période glaciaire
• gas emissions les rejets de gaz
• cars les voitures (f)
• factories les usines (f)
• consequences of climate change les conséquences du réchauffement climatique
• raising of livestock l’élevage (m)
• increase of heat l’augmentation de chaleur (f)
• increase in sea levels l’augmentation du niveau de la mer
• carbon tax une taxe carbone

Verbs related to climate change

• to warm up se réchauffer
• to increase augmenter
• to disappear disparaître
• to burn fossil fules brûler les énergies fossiles
• to destroy forests détruire les forêts
• to release carbon relâcher le carbone
• to emit CO2 émettre le CO2
• to fight against climate change lutter contre le réchauffement climatique
• to remedy the problem remédier le problème

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Updated on January 3, 2024

The most essential French environment vocabulary

As in many other countries, protecting the environment and curbing the effects of climate change are currently two of the hottest topics in France. If you don’t brush up on your French environment vocabulary, you may have a difficult time exploring how the French approach these key issues in modern politics.

Par exemple : The environment is the primary issue and driving purpose behind the parti écologique (ecological party), often referred to as le parti écolo or les verts (the green). It’s also the raison d’être of Greenpeace, one of the most famous organisations non gouvernementales or ONG (non-governmental organizations or NGOs) in the world. 

French environmental vocabulary regularly shows up in the media and in some of the most celebrated French documentaries . Even if you only have a quick look at the weather report , you may hear about higher-than-average temperatures or extreme weather events. To help you get acclimatized, we’ve compiled this guide to the most important vocabulary about the environment in French.

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Before we wade further into the details, you’ll need to learn some basic terms to talk about the environment in French at a beginner’s level . Far from being limited to the fringes of the ecological movement, these key terms show up in the agendas of all the main political parties in France . 

Why is the environment such an important area of concern in France? As in the rest of the world, it’s because of the many dangers it faces. Here is some French vocabulary that describes the biggest culprits that put our planet at risk, from fossil fuels to greenhouse gasses.

Thankfully, not everything is hopeless. Solutions are being developed to reverse environmental degradation and protect the world’s ecosystems more effectively. At a micro level, every one of us is able to take daily actions to help. On a larger scale, countries around the world are learning that they must be more committed to taking action. 

Every year, la Conférence des Parties (Conference of the Parties, or COP) gathers all the member states to review and advance the implementation of la convention-cadre des Nations unies sur les changements climatiques (The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change). Le protocole de Kyoto (the Kyoto Protocol) and l’Accord de Paris sur le climat (the Paris Climate Accords) are among the other significant steps taken in recent decades to improve the situation.

If you’re interested in reading up on the above initiatives in French, you’ll benefit from the vocabulary in the table below.

Speak up about the environment in French

Now that you know the most important French vocabulary about the environment, you can start learning about and discussing more of these important issues. The French language — or any other language, for that matter — may not be understood everywhere in the world, but environmental issues are felt everywhere. The more we learn about and address the roots of the problems, the closer we get to implementing possible solutions. 

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The Charter for the Environment

It wasn’t until 2005 that the Charter for the Environment, the most recent of the four constitutional texts, was incorporated in the preamble of the Constitution of 1958.

The plan to include environmental issues in our founding texts dates back to 3 May 2001. On that day, in Orléans, President Jacques Chirac affirmed in a speech that he wanted to create a Charter for the Environment, an announcement that became a promise during his 2002 presidential campaign. 

The text of the project was prepared over four years by a dedicated committee, made up of scientists, academics and civil society actors, chaired by Professor Yves Coppens, who followed the opinions of two committees, one legal, the other scientific. 

The opinion of French citizens was gathered all over France.

The National Assembly and the Senate then entered the fray in 2004. 

The following year, the Parliament, meeting in Congress at Versailles, ratified, by 531 votes to 23, the introduction of the Charter for the Environment in the preamble of the Constitution of 1958.

Lastly, for the final step in the constitutional process, President Jacques Chirac promulgated the Charter on 1 March 2005.

The French People,

Considering that:.

Natural resources and equilibriums have conditioned the emergence of mankind;

The future and very existence of mankind are inextricably linked with its natural environment;

The environment is the common heritage of all mankind;

Mankind exerts ever-increasing influence over the conditions for life and its own evolution;

Biological diversity, the fulfilment of the person and the progress of human societies are affected by certain types of consumption or production and by excessive exploitation of natural resources;

Care must be taken to safeguard the environment along with the other fundamental interests of the Nation;

In order to ensure sustainable development, choices designed to meet the needs of the present generation should not jeopardise the ability of future generations and other peoples to meet their own needs,

Hereby proclaim :

Everyone has the right to live in a balanced environment which shows due respect for health.

Everyone is under a duty to participate in preserving and enhancing the environment.

Everyone shall, in the conditions provided for by law, foresee and avoid the occurrence of any damage which he or she may cause to the environment or, failing that, limit the consequences of such damage.

Everyone shall be required, in the conditions provided for by law, to contribute to the making good of any damage he or she may have caused to the environment.

When the occurrence of any damage, albeit unpredictable in the current state of scientific knowledge, may seriously and irreversibly harm the environment, public authorities shall, with due respect for the principle of precaution and the areas within their jurisdiction, ensure the implementation of procedures for risk assessment and the adoption of temporary measures commensurate with the risk involved in order to preclude the occurrence of such damage.

Public policies shall promote sustainable development. To this end they shall reconcile the protection and enhancement of the environment with economic development and social progress.

Everyone has the right, in the conditions and to the extent provided for by law, to have access to information pertaining to the environment in the possession of public bodies and to participate in the public decision-taking process likely to affect the environment.

Education and training with regard to the environment shall contribute to the exercising of the rights and duties set out in this Charter.

Research and innovation shall contribute to the preservation and development of the environment.

This Charter shall inspire France's actions at both European and international levels.

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Smith College is a private liberal arts women’s college in Western Massachusetts. The school boasts small class sizes and close advising for over 50 areas of study. Smith is also part of both the Five College Consortium , which allows students to take courses and participate in extracurriculars at Amherst College, Mount Holyoke College, Hampshire College, and UMass Amherst.

Smith is pretty selective, so writing a strong essay can definitely help increase your chances of acceptance. Here’s how to respond to their supplemental essay prompt.

Smith College Supplemental Essay Prompt

What personal experiences, background or abilities would you bring to this residential environment to share with your neighbors and what would you hope your neighbors would share with you (250 words).

Smith wants to know about your individuality and worldview through your experiences, backgrounds, and abilities, and this aligns most with the Diversity archetype . Showcase how your unique perspective benefits the community and how you engage with others. As there is an emphasis on “neighbors,” make sure to prioritize community as a theme, whether that’s about embracing differences, serving the people around you, or any other variation of being a contributing member of your community. 

Essentially, you are being asked to reflect on the aspects of your identity, skills, and personality that will shape how you engage with Smith College’s residential campus community. Admissions officers want to know how you can enrich the experiences of your future neighbors, as well as what you hope to gain from living in a diverse and tight-knit environment. It’s an opportunity to highlight your ability to contribute to a communal space, while also demonstrating humility and openness to learning from others.

To brainstorm some ideas for what you’ll write about, think about the following questions:

• What personal experiences or aspects of your identity (culture, family background, hobbies, talents) would shape your role in a residential community?
• How have you contributed to your community in the past? How would that translate to a college campus or dorm environment?
• What specific values or qualities do you want your living space to reflect?
• What are you curious about learning from others who may have different backgrounds or interests than your own?
• How do you envision creating meaningful relationships with your neighbors?

Like any supplemental essay, a good response will be specific and personal. Make sure to share details about your life that impact how you interact with others; this could include any aspect of your identity, including ethnicity, race, culture, religion, socioeconomic class, gender and sexual orientation, hometown, illness or disability, and even interests and hobbies. 

How can your experiences or abilities related to one of these dimensions enrich the lives of the people around you? Think about how you contribute to your community or how you will. Then, dive into what you hope to gain from your peers to express your openness to learning from others—engagement is mutual, so don’t neglect this part of the prompt. 

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Good Example : “ I’ve always felt that food is a way to bring people together. Growing up in a Filipino household, Sunday afternoons were spent cooking lumpia and adobo with my cousins. I want to recreate this sense of warmth and familiarity in my life at Smith by hosting cooking nights where we can share our favorite family dishes. I can already imagine the smell of sizzling garlic and soy sauce filling the kitchen as we cook and talk about the comfort foods that remind us of home. But more than that, I hope my neighbors will share their own stories and traditions with me—whether it’s teaching me a new dance move, introducing me to their favorite songs, or showing me a special recipe that I can add to my collection .”

This example gives a vivid picture of how the student will contribute to the residential community by sharing memories and traditions related to their cultural background. It also balances their desire to learn from others, creating a sense of true exchange. The focus on food as a way to connect adds a personal and tangible element with elements of storytelling.

Bad Example: “ In the Smith dorms, I would bring a positive attitude and help others when needed. I’ve always been someone who people can count on, and I hope that my neighbors will see that I am trustworthy to talk to when they need help. I also hope that I will meet people from different backgrounds who can teach me about their experiences when they come to me to talk something out. It will be great to live with people who are different from me and learn from them. Creating authentic connections with my neighbors is an important way to create a community and make sure everyone feels supported. ”

This example is generic and doesn’t show any specific aspects of the student’s background or personality. While it mentions wanting to help others and learn from peers, it lacks detail on how the student plans to engage with the community. It could be written by anyone and doesn’t provide any personal reflection or depth to the writing.

Your response should be intentional and reflective when it demonstrates how your personal background and abilities will enrich your residential community at Smith. This will help show admissions officers that you’re ready to be an active, engaged, and open-minded member of the campus community who contributes to the culture of the college.

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