A1 noun Neutre

rainforest

/ˈreɪnfɒrɪst/

A thick forest in a tropical area that receives a large amount of rain throughout the year. It is a dense habitat known for having many different types of plants and animals.

Exemples

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1

The Amazon is the most famous rainforest in the world.

The Amazon is the most famous rainforest in the world.

2

Governments must work together to protect the tropical rainforest.

Governments must work together to protect the tropical rainforest.

3

I saw a cool video of a rainforest monkey today.

I saw a cool video of a rainforest monkey today.

Famille de mots

Nom
rainforest
Apparenté
forest
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Astuce mémo

Look at the name: it is a 'forest' where it 'rains' a lot.

Quiz rapide

Many colorful birds live in the tropical _____.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : rainforest

Exemples

1

The Amazon is the most famous rainforest in the world.

everyday

The Amazon is the most famous rainforest in the world.

2

Governments must work together to protect the tropical rainforest.

formal

Governments must work together to protect the tropical rainforest.

3

I saw a cool video of a rainforest monkey today.

informal

I saw a cool video of a rainforest monkey today.

4

Rainforests are essential for maintaining global oxygen levels.

academic

Rainforests are essential for maintaining global oxygen levels.

5

Our company supports sustainable products from the rainforest.

business

Our company supports sustainable products from the rainforest.

Famille de mots

Nom
rainforest
Apparenté
forest

Collocations courantes

tropical rainforest tropical rainforest
protect the rainforest protect the rainforest
rainforest animals rainforest animals
save the rainforest save the rainforest
rainforest canopy rainforest canopy

Phrases Courantes

Save the rainforest

Save the rainforest

Deep in the rainforest

Deep in the rainforest

Rainforest conservation

Rainforest conservation

Souvent confondu avec

rainforest vs jungle

A jungle is usually the tangled edge of a forest, whereas a rainforest refers to the whole ecosystem.

rainforest vs forest

Forest is a general term, but a rainforest is specific to very wet, usually tropical areas.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'rainforest' when talking about environmental protection or specific tropical regions. It is more scientific than the word 'jungle'.

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Erreurs courantes

Students often write it as two separate words ('rain forest'), but in modern English, it is usually one word.

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Astuce mémo

Look at the name: it is a 'forest' where it 'rains' a lot.

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Origine du mot

A compound word formed from the English words 'rain' and 'forest', first used in the late 19th century.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Often used with the definite article 'the' Plural form is 'rainforests'
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Contexte culturel

The rainforest is a major symbol of environmentalism and global efforts to stop climate change.

Quiz rapide

Many colorful birds live in the tropical _____.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : rainforest

Plus de mots sur nature

savanna

A1

A savanna is a large, flat area of land covered with grass and only a few scattered trees. It is mostly found in hot regions, such as Africa and South America, and supports a wide variety of wildlife.

estuary

A1

An estuary is the wide part of a river where it joins the sea. It is a unique place where fresh water from the river mixes with salty water from the ocean.

undergrowth

A1

Undergrowth refers to the small plants, bushes, and shrubs that grow on the ground beneath the taller trees in a forest or wood. It is often dense and can make walking through the area difficult.

germination

A1

Germination is the process where a seed starts to grow into a new plant. It happens when the seed has enough water, the right temperature, and oxygen.

evergreen

A1

An evergreen is a tree or plant that keeps its green leaves all year round, even in the winter. Unlike deciduous trees, it does not lose its foliage during the cold seasons.

endangered species

A1

A group of animals or plants that are in danger of disappearing forever. There are very few of them left in the world, so people try to protect them.

sanctuary

A1

A safe place where people or animals are protected from danger or trouble. It is also a quiet, peaceful place where you can feel calm and relaxed.

mammal

A1

A mammal is a type of animal that breathes air, usually has hair or fur, and gives birth to live young. They are special because the mothers produce milk to feed their babies.

reptile

A1

A reptile is a cold-blooded animal with dry, scaly skin that usually lays eggs on land. Snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles are common examples of this group of animals.

invertebrate

A1

An invertebrate is an animal that does not have a backbone or a skeleton inside its body. This group includes many common animals like insects, spiders, worms, and crabs.

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