B2 verb Neutre

biodiversity

/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜːr.sə.ti/

Biodiversity refers to the variety of all living things and their interactions, encompassing the different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms. It is often used to measure the health and stability of an ecosystem, with higher variety indicating a more resilient environment.

Exemples

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1

The local park has amazing biodiversity with dozens of different bird species.

The local park has amazing biodiversity with dozens of different bird species.

2

International treaties are essential to halt the global loss of biodiversity.

International treaties are essential to halt the global loss of biodiversity.

3

I love hiking in this forest because the biodiversity is just incredible.

I love hiking in this forest because the biodiversity is just incredible.

Famille de mots

Nom
biodiversity
Adjectif
biodiverse
Apparenté
biologist
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Bio' (life) + 'Diversity' (variety). It's simply the variety of life.

Quiz rapide

The construction of the new dam is a major threat to the river's ______.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : biodiversity

Exemples

1

The local park has amazing biodiversity with dozens of different bird species.

everyday

The local park has amazing biodiversity with dozens of different bird species.

2

International treaties are essential to halt the global loss of biodiversity.

formal

International treaties are essential to halt the global loss of biodiversity.

3

I love hiking in this forest because the biodiversity is just incredible.

informal

I love hiking in this forest because the biodiversity is just incredible.

4

Ecologists study biodiversity to understand how species loss affects ecosystem services.

academic

Ecologists study biodiversity to understand how species loss affects ecosystem services.

5

Our corporate social responsibility strategy includes a commitment to protecting local biodiversity.

business

Our corporate social responsibility strategy includes a commitment to protecting local biodiversity.

Famille de mots

Nom
biodiversity
Adjectif
biodiverse
Apparenté
biologist

Collocations courantes

biodiversity loss biodiversity loss
rich biodiversity rich biodiversity
conserve biodiversity conserve biodiversity
biodiversity hotspot biodiversity hotspot
promote biodiversity promote biodiversity

Phrases Courantes

loss of biodiversity

loss of biodiversity

rich in biodiversity

rich in biodiversity

protect biodiversity

protect biodiversity

Souvent confondu avec

biodiversity vs ecosystem

An ecosystem is the system of interaction between organisms and their environment, while biodiversity is the variety of life within that system.

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Notes d'usage

The word is almost always used as an uncountable noun in environmental and scientific contexts. It is frequently paired with verbs like 'protect', 'conserve', or 'restore'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often try to use it as a verb or pluralize it as 'biodiversities', but it is generally treated as an uncountable concept.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Bio' (life) + 'Diversity' (variety). It's simply the variety of life.

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Origine du mot

Coined in the 1980s as a contraction of 'biological diversity'.

Modèles grammaticaux

uncountable noun used with singular verbs often follows adjectives like 'rich', 'unique', or 'global'
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Contexte culturel

The term is central to modern global environmental movements and international climate policy.

Quiz rapide

The construction of the new dam is a major threat to the river's ______.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : biodiversity

Mots lis

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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