B2 adjective Neutre

greenhouse

/ˈɡriːn.haʊs/

Relating to or functioning like a structure with glass walls and a roof for growing plants, or describing the trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere. It is most frequently used as an attributive adjective to describe gases or effects related to global warming.

Exemples

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We built a small greenhouse in the backyard to grow organic vegetables all year round.

We built a small greenhouse in the backyard to grow organic vegetables all year round.

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International treaties aim to significantly reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

International treaties aim to significantly reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

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It's like a greenhouse in this office because the air conditioning is broken and the sun is hitting the windows.

It's like a greenhouse in this office because the air conditioning is broken and the sun is hitting the windows.

Famille de mots

Nom
greenhouse
Adjectif
greenhouse
Apparenté
glasshouse
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Green House'—a house made of glass where everything stays 'green' and warm even in the cold winter.

Quiz rapide

Carbon dioxide is the most well-known _____ gas responsible for climate change.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : greenhouse

Exemples

1

We built a small greenhouse in the backyard to grow organic vegetables all year round.

everyday

We built a small greenhouse in the backyard to grow organic vegetables all year round.

2

International treaties aim to significantly reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

formal

International treaties aim to significantly reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

3

It's like a greenhouse in this office because the air conditioning is broken and the sun is hitting the windows.

informal

It's like a greenhouse in this office because the air conditioning is broken and the sun is hitting the windows.

4

The study examines the correlation between increased greenhouse concentrations and rising sea levels.

academic

The study examines the correlation between increased greenhouse concentrations and rising sea levels.

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Our firm specializes in sustainable greenhouse technology for large-scale agricultural enterprises.

business

Our firm specializes in sustainable greenhouse technology for large-scale agricultural enterprises.

Famille de mots

Nom
greenhouse
Adjectif
greenhouse
Apparenté
glasshouse

Collocations courantes

greenhouse gas greenhouse gas
greenhouse effect greenhouse effect
greenhouse emissions greenhouse emissions
greenhouse warming greenhouse warming
greenhouse cultivation greenhouse cultivation

Phrases Courantes

greenhouse effect

the trapping of heat in the atmosphere

greenhouse gas

gases like CO2 that contribute to the greenhouse effect

runaway greenhouse effect

an unstoppable cycle of atmospheric warming

Souvent confondu avec

greenhouse vs hothouse

While similar, 'hothouse' often metaphorically refers to an environment that encourages rapid growth or development, such as in education.

greenhouse vs glasshouse

This is a direct synonym, but 'glasshouse' is used more frequently in British English for the structure, while 'greenhouse' is used globally for the effect.

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Notes d'usage

Though primarily a noun, 'greenhouse' acts as an adjective when it modifies words like 'gas' or 'effect.' In environmental science, it describes the mechanism of heat retention.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'greenhouse' to mean any environmentally friendly building, but it specifically refers to structures for plants or the scientific heating effect.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Green House'—a house made of glass where everything stays 'green' and warm even in the cold winter.

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Origine du mot

From English 'green' (referring to plants) and 'house' (a shelter), first appearing in the 17th century to describe structures for tropical plants.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as a compound noun modifier Plural form: greenhouses Usually takes no definite article when used as a general scientific concept (e.g., 'greenhouse warming')
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Contexte culturel

Greenhouses are iconic in Dutch agriculture and British gardening culture, symbolizing human control over the seasons.

Quiz rapide

Carbon dioxide is the most well-known _____ gas responsible for climate change.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : greenhouse

Expressions liées

Mots lis

anticisist

C1

To actively challenge, subvert, or dismantle cisnormative assumptions and institutional gender binaries. This verb describes the proactive process of advocating for gender-diverse perspectives by questioning established social norms.

intermovy

C1

The dynamic and reciprocal movement or exchange occurring between different groups, systems, or states. It specifically highlights the fluid transition and interplay of elements as they shift from one context to another.

exmarist

C1

A person who was formerly a member of the Marist Brothers or the Society of Mary, or a former student who attended a Marist educational institution. It refers to someone who maintains an identity or connection with the Marist tradition after leaving the formal organization.

unmanfy

C1

To deprive someone or something of traditionally masculine qualities, strength, or vigor. It is often used figuratively to describe the process of making a person or a concept appear weak, vulnerable, or less assertive than expected.

obvolvence

C1

The state or condition of being wrapped, enveloped, or enshrouded by a surrounding layer. It is used both literally in biological contexts to describe a covering and metaphorically to describe being obscured or hidden.

oblucation

C1

To render something obscure, unclear, or unintelligible, especially through the use of complex language or ambiguous details. It involves intentionally making a concept difficult to perceive or understand to hide the truth or avoid directness.

overprivine

C1

A formal noun referring to the state or condition of possessing excessive social or economic privilege, often to the point where it diminishes one's ability to empathize with others. It describes a structural or individual abundance of advantages that creates a disconnect from the realities of the less fortunate.

intrapaty

C1

Refers to activities, discussions, or conflicts occurring within a single political party rather than between different parties. It describes the internal dynamics, factionalism, or cohesion among members of the same political organization.

subvadful

C1

To subvadful means to perform a comprehensive and intensive verification of the fundamental layers of a system, argument, or physical structure. It implies a deep-dive analysis that goes beyond surface-level inspection to ensure that hidden foundations are entirely secure and functional.

dislegly

C1

A test-specific term used to describe something that is not permitted by law or established rules. It characterizes actions, behaviors, or documents that violate a formal code or legal standard within a controlled linguistic simulation.

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