environment
The environment refers to the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives and operates. It can describe the natural world as a whole or the specific atmosphere of a place like a home or office.
Exemples
3 sur 5We must work together to protect the environment from pollution.
We need to cooperate to keep the natural world safe from dirty waste.
The government is introducing new laws to preserve the natural environment.
The state is making new rules to keep the nature around us safe.
I love the relaxed environment at my friend's house.
I like the calm feeling and atmosphere at my friend's home.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the word 'IRON' inside 'env-IRON-ment'. The environment should be as strong as iron to protect us.
Quiz rapide
The company is trying to create a better ____ for its employees.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : environment
Exemples
We must work together to protect the environment from pollution.
everydayWe need to cooperate to keep the natural world safe from dirty waste.
The government is introducing new laws to preserve the natural environment.
formalThe state is making new rules to keep the nature around us safe.
I love the relaxed environment at my friend's house.
informalI like the calm feeling and atmosphere at my friend's home.
A child's home environment significantly impacts their learning ability.
academicThe conditions where a child lives greatly affect how they learn.
We strive to maintain a professional and supportive work environment.
businessWe try to keep our office a helpful and serious place to work.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
the built environment
man-made surroundings like buildings and parks
a safe environment
a place where you are protected from harm
save the environment
to prevent the destruction of the planet
Souvent confondu avec
Nature refers to the physical world (trees, animals), while environment refers to the conditions and surroundings of a specific place.
Atmosphere refers specifically to the air or the mood of a place, while environment is broader.
Notes d'usage
Use 'the environment' when you are talking about the planet or the natural world. Use 'an environment' or 'environments' when referring to social or physical settings, such as a school or workplace.
Erreurs courantes
Many learners forget the letter 'n' in the middle, spelling it 'enviroment' instead of 'environment'.
Astuce mémo
Think of the word 'IRON' inside 'env-IRON-ment'. The environment should be as strong as iron to protect us.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Old French word 'environner', which means to surround or encircle.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In modern English-speaking cultures, this word is central to discussions about climate change, 'green' living, and sustainability.
Quiz rapide
The company is trying to create a better ____ for its employees.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : environment
Grammaire lie
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