fauna
Fauna refers to the animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period. It is a collective noun used to describe the entire animal life existing in a specific environment.
Exemples
3 sur 5The local fauna includes several species of deer and a variety of migratory birds.
The local fauna includes several species of deer and a variety of migratory birds.
The environmental impact assessment must account for the protection of indigenous fauna.
The environmental impact assessment must account for the protection of indigenous fauna.
The woods are great for spotting some cool local fauna if you stay quiet.
The woods are great for spotting some cool local fauna if you stay quiet.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of 'fauna' starting with 'F' like a 'fawn' (a baby deer). Fawn = Animal = Fauna. (Contrast with Flora = Flower = Plant).
Quiz rapide
The island is famous for its unique _____, including several species of flightless birds.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : fauna
Exemples
The local fauna includes several species of deer and a variety of migratory birds.
everydayThe local fauna includes several species of deer and a variety of migratory birds.
The environmental impact assessment must account for the protection of indigenous fauna.
formalThe environmental impact assessment must account for the protection of indigenous fauna.
The woods are great for spotting some cool local fauna if you stay quiet.
informalThe woods are great for spotting some cool local fauna if you stay quiet.
Paleontologists study the fossilized remains to understand the prehistoric fauna of the region.
academicPaleontologists study the fossilized remains to understand the prehistoric fauna of the region.
Our eco-resort's primary marketing strategy focuses on the preservation of unique island fauna.
businessOur eco-resort's primary marketing strategy focuses on the preservation of unique island fauna.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
flora and fauna
plants and animals
avian fauna
bird life
terrestrial fauna
land-dwelling animals
Souvent confondu avec
Flora refers specifically to plant life, while fauna refers to animal life.
A faun is a mythological creature (half-man, half-goat), whereas fauna is a collective term for animals.
Notes d'usage
Fauna is almost always used alongside 'flora' to describe the natural life of a place. It is a collective noun and is generally treated as singular, though it refers to many animals.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often swap fauna (animals) with flora (plants). Remember that 'fauna' is a collective noun and does not usually take a plural 's' (faunas is rare and only used when comparing different sets of animal populations).
Astuce mémo
Think of 'fauna' starting with 'F' like a 'fawn' (a baby deer). Fawn = Animal = Fauna. (Contrast with Flora = Flower = Plant).
Origine du mot
Derived from the name 'Fauna', a Roman goddess of earth and fertility, associated with the woods and animals.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
The term is frequently used in Australian and African tourism to highlight unique wildlife like kangaroos or lions.
Quiz rapide
The island is famous for its unique _____, including several species of flightless birds.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : fauna
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Mots lis
intrabrevsion
C1A technical or linguistic term referring to the internal abbreviation or condensation of information within a specific system or document. It describes the act of shortening components for internal efficiency while maintaining the integrity of the overall structure.
prevalor
C1To prove superior in power, influence, or frequency within a specific context. It describes a situation where one principle, opinion, or force becomes dominant over others.
ultrajuncter
C1Describing something that exists beyond a standard point of connection or is characterized by an extreme degree of integration between disparate parts. It is typically used in specialized contexts to denote systems, theories, or structures that bridge multiple complex networks simultaneously.
macrosanctible
C1A large-scale system, institution, or conceptual framework that is regarded as inviolable and beyond criticism due to its perceived sacredness or fundamental importance. It typically refers to entities that are protected from alteration or scrutiny because of their massive cultural or structural status.
uncedate
C1A formal and technical noun referring to a state or instance where a claim, territory, or right has not been yielded or surrendered. It describes the preservation of original status or possession despite pressure to concede or transfer control.
anvention
C1To systematically modify or adapt an existing concept or object into a new form, particularly within a controlled environment or set of parameters. This verb describes the process of innovating by bridging the gap between rigorous analysis and creative invention.
semiliberness
C1To exist in or grant a state of partial liberty or restricted autonomy. It describes the act of functioning within a framework that provides some freedom while maintaining significant oversight or control.
cosolvment
C1Describing a substance or factor that acts in conjunction with another to facilitate the process of dissolving a solute or resolving a complex situation. In technical contexts, it refers to an auxiliary agent that enhances the solubility of a primary solvent system.
unaudless
C1Describing something that is completely devoid of sound or impossible to hear. It is often used in literary or technical contexts to emphasize a profound state of silence or a lack of auditory signature.
monosomnful
C1A noun referring to the physiological or habitual state of experiencing only one continuous, uninterrupted period of sleep within a twenty-four-hour cycle. It describes the quality of a monophasic sleep pattern where rest is concentrated into a single block without supplemental naps.
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