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Protecting the environment is ...

Protéger l'environnement est ....

a growing concern.

a sensible thing to start thinking about, not just something to do because it is fashionable.

a world focus now and should continue to be addressed.

about using only what is needed, not desired.

crucial is we want to l

everyones responsibility.

extremely important although I don't do as much as I could to protect it.

important because it determines the state of our health, facilities, and various other resources upon which we depend.

important but difficult.

important for reasons other than aesthetics and scientific curiosity.

important, but may be a little overblown currently, since given the way society and technology are evolving, it will be very difficult to seriously make any major steps toward improving the environment.

intuitively important. Don't leave something, i.e. the world, in a worse state than you find it.

making a conscious effort to minimize usage of resources. It also means to recycle when possible

necessary, a big issue, and something that most people ignore, not realizing that global warming is occurring now.

necessary. trendy. misunderstood.

nice, but it is easier to destroy it.

of utmost importance for individual and social health.

one of the most significant challenges for the human race that must be addressed in the coming years.

recycling, printing less, proper waste depositing and using alternative means.

The job for our generation

very important.

very important. The world isn't ours to damage, and with any luck will be here long after humanity is gone.

worthwhile, a fad, green.

devenu une composante essentielle de notre mode de vie

important pour l'avenir, pour que nous puissions vivre dans de bonnes conditions dans plusieurs années, mais ne pas essayer d'en faire trop d'un coup.

important pour que les générations futures puissent avoir un avenir convenable.

important si l'on veut garantir une bonne planète pour les générations à suivre.

important, urgent

indispensable et nécessaire

indispensable pour le futur mais implique de changer des comportements.

indispensable pour nos enfants

indispensable pour notre planète, un problème d'actualité, difficile à faire de nos jours

indispensable, essentiel

la principale chose sur laquelle le monde doit se concentrer, sans jamais faiblir

le respecter et le préserver au mieux, afin que les générations futures puissent profiter d'un environnement sain et non pollué. Protéger l'environnement c'est protéger notre terre, notre vie, et celle des générations futures.

nécéssaire, surtout aujourd'hui

nécessaire et urgent.

nécessaire, facile, prendre le vélo

primordial pour nos générations futures, car sans lui plus rien n'existe.

primordial pour pouvoir se projeter dans la vie future.

une nécessité un petit effort quotidien secondaire pour certains

une priorité tout en conservant une agriculture compétitive.

Since environmental awareness and preservation is such a prevelant global issue right now, I thought it would be interesting to examine the answers to this sentence completion.  Both sets of students seem to agree that protecting the environment is very important - the French students mention this idea 17 times, while the American students mention it 12 times.  However, there were some differences in reasoning between the two groups.  The French students put a very strong emphasis on preserving our planet for future generations.  As one student eloquently put it:  "Proteger l'environement est proteger notre terre, notre vie, et celle des generations futures."  While I think all of us would be in agreement with that statement, none of the American students mentioned future generations in their responses.  Instead, the responses focused on the idea that protecting the environment is a problem that needs to be addressed.  One student even went so far as to say that protecting the environment is "the job for our generation."  It seems to me that while all the students consider environmental protection to be an important issue, the Americans tend to approach it more as a problem to be solved.  However I'm sure all the French students will agree - it's simply a difference of statements that I'm pointing out.

Finally, it was interesting to me that the Americans hinted that protecting the environment was trendy.  Generally I would agree - environmental conservation and global warming are hot button issues in the US right now.  But I was wondering - is "being green" considered a trend in France?

One of the French students used the phrase "mode de vie" in their response.  It is my hope that something that is currently an American trend will eventually become a global way of life.

I had the exact same reaction to the responses as Diana had.  The French students speak heavily about the future, while the Americans speak about the present.  One way to look at it is to say that Americans approach it as a current problem and actively seek solutions--Americans are more "proactive".  But from the flip side, does this show that Americans tend to care more about the present and place less emphasis on the future (while the first reaction of the French is to consider future consequences)?  (this could be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on the situation)

Going further, do we see protecting the environment as such a big issue because it is trendy in America?   I'm also curious, to people outside of America, does it seem like America is at the forefront of protecting the environment?  Or does it seem overblown sometimes?  The "green" movement is certainly expanding, and having grown up in California, it's was everywhere all through high school--you couldn't escape being green if you wanted to.

I think there are cultural reasons behind the differences in response between Americans and French.  French culture appears to be more reverant toward authority and stability (although this is debatable with the protest culture that France has) leading to longevity, whereas America is still nascent and a nation constantly in flux.  Our history is filled with problems and innovative solutions, and thus our mindset is viewing environmental preservation as not something continuous, but a singular problem to solve. 

Je pense qu'il faut réfléchir à l'utilité de penser à l'environnement. Si l'on souhaite préserver la terre, c'est bien pour qu'elle puisse vivre plus longtemps, non? Je ne comprends donc pas bien le point de vue des américains. Pourquoi se préoccuper des problèmes environnementaux en pensant seulement au présent? Quelle utilité? Etes-vous en général plutôt d'accord ou pas sur le fait que l'environnement est le "job for our generation"?

Juste pour répondre à ta question, oui, c'est très à la mode "d'être vert". En France, on utilise plus le terme d'écologiste.

Je suis surpris de voir qu'aucun d'entre vous n'a mentionné le film d'Al Gore, on en a bcp parler ici, et je voudrais savoir s'il a eu le même impact chez  vous?

ne prends pas cela mal, mais tu sembles avoir une vision assez négative de la France (although this is debatable with the protest culture that France has),(Our history is filled with problems and innovative solutions): penses-tu que la France est en retard concernant l'écologie et que vous allez trouver des solutions à ce problème du réchaffement climatique? Il me semble que les US ont longtemps refusé de signer le protocole de Kyoto et d'autres accords du même genre...J'espère que je ne te vexe pas en diasnt cela, ce n'est pas le but, je veux seulement avoir ta réaction...

Following on from Yoan's comments, I think the general European opinion, irrespective of whether it's right or wrong, is that rather than being at the forefront of protecting the environment, America, in general, is one of the targets of blame for environmental problems. Is this something Americans are particularly aware of?

In terms of the responses, I found it quite interesting that some Americans highlighted the difficulty of protecting the environment. Although a couple of the French responses also mentioned this, there were a couple of responses in stark contrast: one response reads 'facile', while another is 'un petit effort quotidien'. I guess this reflects some of the previous comments. Americans appear to view protecting the environment to be a grand challenge to be solved by scientists and engineers, whereas the French perhaps treat it as a potential way of life for everyone. I like the contrast here because both approaches probably have their part to play.

On the subject of An Inconvenient Truth, I was recommended the following French film as an alternative:

http://www.youtube.com/user/homeproject#p/a/f/2/NNGDj9IeAuI

I actually remember it put me to sleep (I blame the music) and I found it a little patronising, but at least it's good listening practice for us French learners and the aerial photography is nice to look at!

I did not mean to imply that France lacked a history of successful problem-solving!  I'm sure that that's not the case.  My opinions are based solely in the responses on the forum.  No, I do not think France is behind in the effort to preserve the environment.  As you point out, it is the United States who has been difficult, especially with respect to Kyoto.  But I think, if you speak to people of our generation, you will find that most of us feel that the US needs to make huge strides in improving our carbon emissions (among many other things).  We feel that this is the problem of our generation - one we hope to solve in the near future.  Indeed, as so many French students point out, if we succeed the world will be better preserved for ourselves and future generations.

J e me trompe peut-être mais je pense qu'en Europe, et particulièrement dans les pays nordiques (comme la Finlande) la protection de l'environnement est déjà quelque chose de bien avancé, elle est ancrée dans les esprits et dans les comportements... Votre pays semble avoir de bonnes ambitions dans la matière depuis quelques temps, et le président l'a prouvé lors de la catastrophe de la station de pétrole BP en condamnant sévèrement l'entreprise.

L e Mondial de l'Automobile a lieu à Paris cette semaine. Vous-êtes vous renseignés sur les nouvelles voitures électriques ou à faible émission de CO2 qui ont été exposées?

My take on the question of thinking ahead vs. in the present is that maybe the reason the American and French responses differ isn't a difference in problem solving ability or tendencies, but rather a difference in understanding of the nature of the problem.  As seen in the French responses, it's mentioned "un petit effort quotidien".  In America, there is definitely this feeling--we have recycling and composting, and we try to carpool whenever possible (in San Francisco, there is a big carpool system for crossing the bridges, where you can go to pick up random people every morning, and then be allowed in the carpool lane to avoid traffic).  I think maybe the French and the Americans place emphasis on different aspects of the environment.

I'm curious as to what types of things are being done in France (besides the showing of the new electric cars) to enhance environmental awareness and activism.

tu as remarqué avec justesse que les français pensent plus à de petites choses pour l'environnement (peut-être notre vieille idée que vous appelleriez "socialiste" que si nous nous donnons tous la main pour faire bouger les choses, nous y arriverons tous ensemble, et pas en ayant des comportements individualistes ou opportunistes); nous avons ce que nous appelons le tri sélectif, des eco emballages, des recharges pour certains produits, etc... Avez-vous la même chose? Nous construisons des maisons basse consommation, nous utilisons des isolants naturels au lieu d'utiliser des isolants à base de laine de verre, qui ont des solvants chimiques, au dernier salon de l'auto, à Paris, la semaine dernière, tpoutes les marques françaises ont présenté des voitures électriques, qui ne polluent pas. Où en êtes-vous de tout cela?

C'est vrai que le film Home est très ennuyeux, moi aussi j'ai failli m'endormir, celui de Al Gore était plus dans l'action et moins dans la leçon de morale...

merci pour ta réponse, c'est vrai que ton pays est souvent considéré par les européens comme ne faisant pas assez d'efforts sur le plan de l'environnement, mais nous nous trompons peut-être.

Pour le film HOME, je suis d'accord avec toi et avec Martine, il est soporifique!

Diana, je suis ravi de voir que les jeunes américians pensent différemment et que la vision que nous avons est sans doute celle des plus anciens, ceux de la génération Bush!

D'ailleurs, comme le dit Elodie, votre président a eu le c ourage de tenir tête à BP!

Kenneth - I had no idea they did that in SF!  I rarely drive to the city, but what an interesting idea.

There are certainly many things that we can do on a daily basis to protect the environment.  Recycling, composting, driving less and biking more, driving more fuel-efficient cars, buying organic produce and eliminating the use of styrofoam are just some of the steps one can take.  However, there certainly are bigger aspects of environmental change that need to be considered and handled.  What will be the eventual effects on our planet if we continue along this path?  What are the worst of these?  How can it be prevented most effectively?  There is, in fact, a whole budding field of environmental engineering which considers large-scale methods of eliminating the atmospheric rise in carbon levels.  I personally am very uncomfortable with most of the proposals made by this group of researchers - I feel that we don't understand our environment well enough to tamper with it on a large scale; we already did this by accident and it's working out badly - but they do exist.  (There are positive examples as well, I just think this one is interesting).

One more note of interest:  I read a recent National Geographic article about the effects of global warming in Greenland.  While the rest of the world is concerned about the melting ice caps and warming temperatures, Greenland, due to global change, is suddenly being able to grow it's own crops for the first time in history.  The natives are hopeful that one day they'll be able to grow enough to sustain their own, independent economy.  But for now, they're greatest hope lies in oil deposits that are opening up off-shore.  I felt absolutely torn about this - how ironic that at the very heart of climate change, the locals would find hope in oil!

D iana vas-tu utiliser le "carpool" dont Kenneth a parlé maintenant que tu c'est que ça existe?!

Diana, je suis d'accord avec toi, je trouve aussi que se réjouir de la possibilité de trouver du pétrole facilement n'est pas très écologique!!!

Concernant le climat, avez-vous remarqué des changements dans votre région?

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Lesson ideas.

Four Articles in French About Climate Change

Did you know that Science Journal for Kids has had several articles translated into French? Consider collaborating with your school’s French language teacher on an interdisciplinary unit on climate change with one of the four adaptations described below. They are all available in both English and French. Just scroll down the linked page to find the “Download Article in French” and “Download Teacher’s Key in French” links on the left.

Do northern trees have cold feet about climate change?

Our first article asks how the trees in northern (or boreal) forests will react as temperatures rise due to climate change. Canadian scientists made use of the results of existing transplantation experiments with seedlings from a given region planted in regions with different climates, as well as data and information from old studies that they compiled from newspaper articles. A map shows students more details about a jack pine transplant experiment in Canada. The growth curves resulting from their analyses are presented in the form of a line graph. Students will understand that the location of a tree in a geographic area determines how much it will be affected: trees that grow in the northern part of their area will benefit from higher temperatures and grow faster, but those located in the southern part of their zone will grow more slowly.

How does climate change make fish late for dinner?

The second article that we recommend is about phenology and the synchronization of several species of fish with that of their zooplankton prey in the largest estuary in Western Europe, La Gironde. Synchronization depends on many parameters, such as the water temperature, which human-caused climate change has started to raise. Scientists, therefore, carried out a special statistical analysis of a large amount of data from over a 25-year long period (1985 – 2010), including habitat factors such as daily air temperatures in the estuary, the salinity levels of the water, and the flow of the estuary as well as biotic factors such as the number and diversity of fish and zooplankton species living in the estuary during the same season. A bar graph illustrates the probability of interaction between predators and their prey and the proportion of increase or decrease of overlap. Students will see signs of a shift in timing in the estuary food chain.

Evolution in action: Are voles shrinking?

We know that evolution could help animals adapt to changes in the environment caused by human activity, especially in the climate, but natural selection and the effect of genes is difficult to study outside the laboratory. Scientists have observed that larger snow voles survive better and reproduce better, yet the average size of voles does not appear to have increased. Since size depends on many genes and the environment, statistical methods were used to separate them. Several graphs present the results to the students: two line graphs show vole size in relation to season for two voles genotypes (large or small) for two groups of years, and two bar graphs illustrate their respective survival rates. Students will discover the hidden evolutionary change: voles have evolved genetically to be smaller and lighter to survive short summers of early winters; but size and fitness are simply correlated, due to differences in the quality of the habitat.

A burning question: How much will climate change cost?

One of the effects of human-induced climate change is the increase in the area burned by wildfires, and fighting them will of course have financial consequences. In this final article, scientists in Canada have examined historical data and used future cost models. They predicted that many provinces in Canada may now experience extreme fire years more frequently if atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations continue to increase. As a result, Canadians are likely to spend a staggering $ 1.4 billion dollars annually (an increase of 119%) by the end of the century to fight these fires, or else they may have to do less firefighting or keep human development away from wilderness. A map shows the designated provincial fire suppression zones of Canada. We invite students to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

4 Articles Sur les Changements Climatiques

Saviez-vous que Science Journal for Kids vous offre plusieurs articles traduits en français? Nous rassemblons ici quatre adaptations d’articles publiés dans journaux scientifiques à propos des changements climatiques. Chacun de ces articles (adaptés pour les lycéens) est disponible et en anglais et en français, et de plus ils sont accompagnés par des questions de compréhension. Il suffit de faire défiler la page liée pour trouver les liens “Download Article in French” et “Download Teacher’s Key in French” à gauche.

Les arbres nordiques sont-ils en froid avec les changements climatiques?

Notre premier article demande comment les arbres des forêts nordiques (ou boréales) réagiront à l’augmentation des températures due aux  changements climatiques. Des scientifiques canadiens se sont servi des résultats d’existantes expériences avec de plants de semences d’une région donnée plantées dans des régions au climat différent, ainsi que de données et d’informations provenant d’anciennes études qu’ils ont compilées à partir d’articles de journaux. Une carte montre aux élèves plus de détails sur une expérience de transplantation du pin gris au Canada. Les courbes de croissance résultantes de leurs analyses sont présentées en forme de graphique linéaire. Les élèves comprendront que l’emplacement d’un arbre dans une zone géographique détermine dans quelle mesure il sera affecté : les arbres qui poussent dans la partie nord de leur zone profiteront d’une hausse des températures et pousseront plus vite, mais ceux qui se situent dans la partie sud de leur zone pousseront plus lentement.

Quand il fait plus chaud, les poissons sont-ils en retard à la cantine ?

Le deuxième article que nous recommandons concerne la phénologie et la synchronisation de plusieurs espèces de poissons avec celle de leurs proies zooplanctoniques dans le plus grand estuaire d’Europe occidentale, La Gironde. La synchronisation dépend de nombreux paramètres, comme la température de l’eau, qui a commencé à monter avec le changement climatique causé par l’action humaine. Les scientifiques ont donc effectué une analyse statistique particulière de nombreuses données d’une période de 25 ans (1985 – 2010) comprenant des caractéristiques de l’habitat comme les températures quotidiennes de l’air dans l’estuaire, la salinité de l’eau, et le débit de l’estuaire, et aussi des caractéristiques des animaux comme le nombre et diversité des poissons et des espèces de zooplanctons vivant dans l’estuaire pendant la même saison. Un graphique à barres illustre la probabilité d’interaction entre les prédateurs et leur proie et la proportion d’augmentation ou de diminution du temps de leur présence simultanée. Les élèves verront des signes de décalage au sein de la chaîne alimentaire de l’estuaire.

Évolution en action : les campagnols sont-ils en train de rétrécir?

Nous savons que l’évolution pourrait aider les animaux à s’adapter aux changements d’environnements provoqués par l’activité humaine, en particulier au niveau du climat, mais la sélection naturelle et l’effet des gènes est difficile à étudier en dehors du laboratoire. Les scientifiques ont observé que les plus gros campagnols des neiges survivent mieux et se reproduisent mieux, pourtant, la taille moyenne des campagnols ne semble pas avoir augmenté dans l’ensemble de la population. Puisque la taille dépend à la fois de nombreux gènes et de l’environnement, ils ont donc utilisé des méthodes statistiques pour les séparer. Quelques graphiques présentent les résultats aux élèves. Deux graphiques linéaires montrent la taille en fonction de la saison pour deux groupes d’années, et pour deux génotypes de campagnols (corps long ou court). Deux graphiques à barres illustrent leurs taux de survie respectifs. Les élèves découvriront le changement évolutif camouflé: les campagnols ont évolué génétiquement pour être plus petits et plus légers pour survivre aux étés courts des hivers précoces; la taille et le fitness (aptitude) sont simplement corrélés à cause de différences dans la qualité de l’habitat.

Question brûlante : Quel sera le coût des changements climatiques?

Un des effets des changements climatiques causés par l’homme est l’augmentation de la superficie de végétation brûlée par les feux, ce qui aura bien sûr des conséquences financières si on veut les combattre. Dans ce dernier article des scientifiques au Canada ont examiné les données historiques et utilisé des modèles de prévision des coûts futurs. Ils ont prédit que de nombreuses provinces du Canada pourraient désormais connaître plus fréquemment des années marquées par des feux violents si les concentrations de gaz à effet de serre continuent d’augmenter dans l’atmosphère. Par conséquent, il est probable que les Canadiens dépensent la somme astronomique de 1,4 $ milliard de dollars par an (soit une augmentation de 119%) d’ici à la fin du siècle pour combattre ces feux, ou bien ils devraient intervenir moins en cas de feux ou maintenir le développement de l’homme loin des espaces sauvages. Une carte présente les zones provinciales du Canada désignées de lutte contre le feu. Les élèves sont invités à prendre action pour réduire les émissions de gaz à effet de serre.

These are not the only articles in French available on our website!

You can check all of our adapted articles in French here !

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L'environeement

Questions et réponses sur l'environnement.

One hundred questions about the environment on a range of issues including climate, agriculture, water supply, oceans forests and waste. Answers are given to the questions and the language is quite accessible.

How it maps to the curriculum

Strand: Topics

Strand unit: Environment

Suggestions for use: Ask some of these questions in class. Explore the responses and make sure the students understand the terms.

Key Skills: Communicating Literacy

Strand: Speaking

Dévellopement Durable

French Department of Education website aimed at informing about environmental issues. The Agir section has a lot of highly visual presentations on how to protect the environment.

Strand: Reading

Suggestions for use: Pick an issue within the 'agir' section and discuss. .

Le coin de Rafel

Environmental website from Canada aimed at young people. Touches on a number of topics that relate to climate change.

Suggestions for use: Pick a specific strand within the site and read in class. Ask what are the environmental issues facing your locality.

Key Skills: Being Creative Communicating Literacy

WWF - French Language Version

The World Wildlife Federation is a major campaigning movement on matters relating to climate and nature. The French site presents their calls to action, their missions and an information section. There is always something topical too that might give it a special relevance in class.

Suggestions for use: Pick something topical and present to class.

Pandamazonie

Looks at the nature and wildlife issues affecting Guyana - a French Department in South America. Contains topical issues including the impact of cutting amazon forests.

Suggestions for use: Using this resource will expose students to a different part of France - one not normally to the fore. Pick something topical from the site and discuss in class.

Environment Canada

Official Sstate site for environmental issues. Always topical and available through both French and English.

Suggestions for use: Honours students mainly. Pick something topical and discuss.

L'impact écologique des marées noires

Looks at the environmental disaster of the 'Prestige' - an oil tanker that sank off the Spanish coast releasing 50,000 tonnes of oil into the sea. Well structured site with sections on petroleum, protecting sensitive areas, cleaning shorelines.

Suggestions for use: Could be a good case study for the class to look at over a period of a week.

French Environment and Ecology Vocabulary

The issues of global environmental destruction and ecology have become increasingly urgent over the past few decades. On this page you’ll find a complete list of environment and ecology vocabulary which will help you to read articles and understand TV reports on this topic.

• biodegradable biodégradable
• biodiversity biodiversité f
• environmental biologist biologiste en environnement (m/f)
• coal charbon m
• climate climat m
• ozone layer couche d’ozone f
• deforestation déforestation f
• desertification désertification f
• sustainable development développement durable m
• carbon dioxide dioxyde de carbone m
• ecologist  écologiste (m/f)
• energy conversation économies d’énergie fp
• greenhouse effect effet de serre m
• fumes émanations, fumées fp
• wind energy énergie éolienne
• energy énergie f
• clean energy énergie propre f
• renewable energy énergie renouvelable f
• solar energy énergie solaire f
• environment environnement m
• environmentalist  environnementaliste
• endangered species espèce en voie d’extinction f
• unleaded petrol essence sans plomb f
• extinction extinction f
• waste gaspillage m
• flood inondation f
• carbon footprint l’empreinte carbone f
• oil slick marée noire f
• carbon monoxide monoxyde de carbone m
• NGO  ONG f
• acid rain pluie acide f
• pollution pollution f
• pollutant produit polluant m
• disposable products produits jetables mp
• Kyoto protocol protocole de Kyoto m
• global warming réchauffement climatique m
• recycling recyglage m
• natural resources ressources naturelles fp
• preservation sauvegarde f
• scientist  scientifique (m/f)
• drought sécheresse f
• earthquake tremblement de terre m

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French Vocabulary: The Environment

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French Vocabulary: The Environment le vocabulaire français: l’environnement

• Environmental terms include the preservation and protection of all forms of life.
• Elaborate the concepts of environmental utilization and conservation .

l’air (masculine) : air

La qualité de l’ air est malsaine aujourd’hui. The air quality is unhealthy today.

le changement climatique : climate change

Le changement climatique affecte les tendances méteorologiques. Climate change is affecting weather patterns.

la contamination : contamination / pollution

Nous devons réduire les niveaux de contamination . We must reduce contamination levels.

la couche d’ozone : ozone layer

Le trou dans la couche d’ozone est un problème très grave. The hole in the ozone layer is a very serious problem.

les déchets  (masculine) : trash / waste

Nous avons beaucoup de déchets . We have a lot of trash.

la déforestation : deforestation

La deforestation est irresponsable. Deforestation is irresponsible.

détruire : to destroy

Je ne vais pas détruire la planète. I’m not going to destroy the planet.

le dioxide de carbone : carbon dioxide

Les arbres absorbent le dioxide de carbone . Trees breathe carbon dioxide.

l’eau  (feminine) : water

L’ eau est essentielle pour la vie. Water is essential for life.

l’écologie  (feminine) : ecology

Ils étudient l’ écologie . They study ecology.

l’environnement  (masculine) : environment

If faut préserve l’ environnement . We have to preserve the environment.

la nature : nature

La nature est fragile. Nature is fragile.

le pétrole : petroleum / oil

Nous pouvons réduire notre dépendance au pétrole . We can reduce the dependence on petroleum.

la pluie acide : acid rain

La pluie acide endommage les bâtiments et les statues. Acid rain damages buildings and statues.

la pollution : pollution / contamination

Cette plage a été abîmée par la pollution . This beach has been ruined by pollution.

la pollution atmosphérique : air pollution

La pollution atmosphérique est un problème grave en Chine. Air pollution is a serious problem in China.

préserver : to preserve

Nous allons préserver le front de mer. We’re going to preserve the beachfront.

protéger : to protect

Ils vont protéger le lac. They are going to protect the lake.

le réchauffement climatique : global warming

Le réchauffement climatique est en train de changer le climat du monde. Global warming is changer the world’s climate.

le recyclage : recycling

Je vais organiser le recyclage . I’m going to organize the recycling.

recycler : to recycle

Notre ville recycle tout. Our city recycles everything.

les ressources naturelles  (feminine) : natural resources

Nous devons être responsables des ressources naturelles . We must be responsible with natural resources.

le smog : smog

Le smog fait du mal aux poumons. Smog is bad for the lungs.

la terre : earth / dirt / soil

Il faut sauver la terre . We must save the earth.

Je fais quoi avec le recyclage? What do I do with the recycling?

D’où vient l’eau? Where does the water come from?

Qui étudie l’environnement? Who studies the environment?

Comment est-qu’on protège les ressources naturelles? How do we protect natural resources?

Quand est-ce qu’on prend la responsabilité? When do we take responsibility?

Pourquoi est-ce qu’on produit tant de déchets? Why do we produce so much waste?

Combien de dioxide de carbon est produit par l’usine? How much carbon dioxide is produced by the factory?

Quel est le problème avec la couche d’ozone? What is the problem with the ozone layer?

• Quizlet: French Vocabulary – The Environment via Kruger
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The most essential French environment vocabulary

by Anne-Lise Vassoille

Published on February 7, 2023 / Updated on January 3, 2024

As in many other countries, protecting the environment and curbing the effects of climate change are currently two of the hottest topics in France. If you don’t brush up on your French environment vocabulary, you may have a difficult time exploring how the French approach these key issues in modern politics.

Par exemple : The environment is the primary issue and driving purpose behind the parti écologique (ecological party), often referred to as le parti écolo or les verts (the green). It’s also the raison d’être of Greenpeace, one of the most famous organisations non gouvernementales or ONG (non-governmental organizations or NGOs) in the world. 

French environmental vocabulary regularly shows up in the media and in some of the most celebrated French documentaries . Even if you only have a quick look at the weather report , you may hear about higher-than-average temperatures or extreme weather events. To help you get acclimatized, we’ve compiled this guide to the most important vocabulary about the environment in French.

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Before we wade further into the details, you’ll need to learn some basic terms to talk about the environment in French at a beginner’s level . Far from being limited to the fringes of the ecological movement, these key terms show up in the agendas of all the main political parties in France . 

Why is the environment such an important area of concern in France? As in the rest of the world, it’s because of the many dangers it faces. Here is some French vocabulary that describes the biggest culprits that put our planet at risk, from fossil fuels to greenhouse gasses.

Thankfully, not everything is hopeless. Solutions are being developed to reverse environmental degradation and protect the world’s ecosystems more effectively. At a micro level, every one of us is able to take daily actions to help. On a larger scale, countries around the world are learning that they must be more committed to taking action. 

Every year, la Conférence des Parties (Conference of the Parties, or COP) gathers all the member states to review and advance the implementation of la convention-cadre des Nations unies sur les changements climatiques (The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change). Le protocole de Kyoto (the Kyoto Protocol) and l’Accord de Paris sur le climat (the Paris Climate Accords) are among the other significant steps taken in recent decades to improve the situation.

If you’re interested in reading up on the above initiatives in French, you’ll benefit from the vocabulary in the table below.

Speak up about the environment in French

Now that you know the most important French vocabulary about the environment, you can start learning about and discussing more of these important issues. The French language — or any other language, for that matter — may not be understood everywhere in the world, but environmental issues are felt everywhere. The more we learn about and address the roots of the problems, the closer we get to implementing possible solutions. 

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Anne-Lise is a translator and copywriter working for various industries... Settled down in London, she cannot get enough of the exceptional cultural life in the English capital city, starting with theater, be it to see a new West End show or to roll up her sleeves with her amateur drama group. She is also interested in photography, as her Instagram profile shows. She indulges her passion for languages in a translation blog she writes with other linguist friends. Go to her Linkedin page to know more about her background and her professional experience.

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How to Write an Essay in French Without Giving Yourself Away as a Foreigner

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When it comes to expressing your thoughts in French , there’s nothing better than the essay.

It is, after all, the favorite form of such famed French thinkers as Montaigne, Chateaubriand, Houellebecq and Simone de Beauvoir.

In this post, I’ve outlined the four most common types of essays in French, ranked from easiest to most difficult, to help you get to know this concept better. 

Why Are French Essays Different?

Must-have french phrases for writing essays, 4 types of french essays and how to write them, 1. text summary (synthèse de texte).

• 2. Text Commentary (Commentaire de texte)

3. Dialectic Dissertation (Thèse, Antithèse, Synthèse)

• 4. Progressive Dissertation (Plan progressif)

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Writing an essay in French is not the same as those typical 5-paragraph essays you’ve probably written in English.

In fact, there’s a whole other logic that has to be used to ensure that your essay meets French format standards and structure. It’s not merely writing your ideas in another language .

And that’s because the French use Cartesian logic (also known as Cartesian doubt) , developed by René Descartes , which requires a writer to begin with what is known and then lead the reader through to the logical conclusion: a paragraph that contains the thesis. Through the essay, the writer will reject all that is not certain or all that is subjective in his or her quest to find the objective truth.

Sound intriguing? Read on for more!

Before we get to the four main types of essays, here are a few French phrases that will be especially helpful as you delve into essay-writing in French:

Introductory phrases , which help you present new ideas.

Connecting phrases , which help you connect ideas and sections.

Contrasting phrases , which help you juxtapose two ideas.

Concluding phrases , which help you to introduce your conclusion.

The text summary or synthèse de texte  is one of the easiest French writing exercises to get a handle on. It essentially involves reading a text and then summarizing it in an established number of words, while repeating no phrases that are in the original text. No analysis is called for.

A  synthèse de texte  should follow the same format as the text that is being synthesized. The arguments should be presented in the same way, and no major element of the original text should be left out of the  synthèse.

Here is an informative post about writing a synthèse de texte , written for French speakers. 

The text summary is a great exercise for exploring the following French language elements:

• Synonyms , as you will need to find other words to describe what is said in the original text.
• Nominalization , which involves turning verbs into nouns and generally cuts down on word count.
• Vocabulary , as the knowledge of more exact terms will allow you to avoid periphrases and cut down on word count.

While beginners may wish to work with only one text, advanced learners can synthesize as many as three texts in one text summary. 

Since a text summary is simple in its essence, it’s a great writing exercise that can accompany you through your entire learning process.

2. Text Commentary  (Commentaire de texte)

A text commentary or commentaire de texte   is the first writing exercise where the student is asked to present an analysis of the materials at hand, not just a summary.

That said, a  commentaire  de texte  is not a reaction piece. It involves a very delicate balance of summary and opinion, the latter of which must be presented as impersonally as possible. This can be done either by using the third person (on) or the general first person plural (nous) . The singular first person (je) should never be used in a  commentaire de texte.

A commentaire de texte  should be written in three parts:

• An introduction , where the text is presented.
• An argument , where the text is analyzed.
• A conclusion , where the analysis is summarized and elevated.

Here is a handy in-depth guide to writing a successful commentaire de texte,  written for French speakers.

Unlike with the synthesis, you will not be able to address all elements of a text in a commentary. You should not summarize the text in a commentary, at least not for the sake of summarizing. Every element of the text that you speak about in your commentary must be analyzed.

To successfully analyze a text, you will need to brush up on your figurative language. Here are some great resources to get you started:

• Here’s an introduction to figurative language in French.
• This guide to figurative language  presents the different elements in useful categories.
• This guide , intended for high school students preparing for the BAC—the exam all French high school students take, which they’re required to pass to go to university—is great for seeing examples of how to integrate figurative language into your commentaries.
• Speaking of which, here’s an example of a corrected commentary from the BAC, which will help you not only include figurative language but get a head start on writing your own commentaries.

The French answer to the 5-paragraph essay is known as the  dissertation .  Like the American 5-paragraph essay, it has an introduction, body paragraphs and a conclusion. The stream of logic, however, is distinct.

There are actually two kinds of  dissertation,  each of which has its own rules.

The first form of  dissertation  is the dialectic dissertation , better known as  thèse, antithèse, synthèse . In this form, there are actually only two body paragraphs. After the introduction, a thesis is posited. Following the thesis, its opposite, the antithesis, is explored (and hopefully, debunked). The final paragraph, what we know as the conclusion, is the  synthesis , which addresses the strengths of the thesis, the strengths and weaknesses of the antithesis, and concludes with the reasons why the original thesis is correct.

For example, imagine that the question was, “Are computers useful to the development of the human brain?” You could begin with a section showing the ways in which computers are useful for the progression of our common intelligence—doing long calculations, creating in-depth models, etc.

Then you would delve into the problems that computers pose to human intelligence, citing examples of the ways in which spelling proficiency has decreased since the invention of spell check, for example. Finally, you would synthesize this information and conclude that the “pro” outweighs the “con.”

The key to success with this format is developing an outline before writing. The thesis must be established, with examples, and the antithesis must be supported as well. When all of the information has been organized in the outline, the writing can begin, supported by the tools you have learned from your mastery of the synthesis and commentary.

Here are a few tools to help you get writing:

• Here’s a great guide to writing a dialectic dissertation .
• Here’s an example of a plan for a dialectic dissertation , showing you the three parts of the essay as well as things to consider when writing a dialectic dissertation.

4. Progressive Dissertation ( Plan progressif)

The progressive dissertation is slightly less common, but no less useful, than the first form.

The progressive form basically consists of examining an idea via multiple points of view—a sort of deepening of the understanding of the notion, starting with a superficial perspective and ending with a deep and profound analysis.

If the dialectic dissertation is like a scale, weighing pros and cons of an idea, the progressive dissertation is like peeling an onion, uncovering more and more layers as you get to the deeper crux of the idea.

Concretely, this means that you will generally follow this layout:

• A first, elementary exploration of the idea.
• A second, more philosophical exploration of the idea.
• A third, more transcendent exploration of the idea.

This format for the dissertation is more commonly used for essays that are written in response to a philosophical question, for example, “What is a person?” or “What is justice?”

Let’s say the question was, “What is war?” In the first part, you would explore dictionary definitions—a basic idea of war, i.e. an armed conflict between two parties, usually nations. You could give examples that back up this definition, and you could narrow down the definition of the subject as much as needed. For example, you might want to make mention that not all conflicts are wars, or you might want to explore whether the “War on Terror” is a war.

In the second part, you would explore a more philosophical look at the topic, using a definition that you provide. You first explain how you plan to analyze the subject, and then you do so. In French, this is known as  poser une problématique  (establishing a thesis question), and it usually is done by first writing out a question and then exploring it using examples: “Is war a reflection of the base predilection of humans for violence?”

In the third part, you will take a step back and explore this question from a distance, taking the time to construct a natural conclusion and answer for the question.

This form may not be as useful in as many cases as the first type of essay, but it’s a good form to learn, particularly for those interested in philosophy. Here’s an in-depth guide  to writing a progressive dissertation.

As you progress in French and become more and more comfortable with writing, try your hand at each of these types of writing exercises, and even with other forms of the dissertation . You’ll soon be a pro at everything from a synthèse de texte to a dissertation!

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Write an essay in French

Beyond the fact that writing an essay in French can be a good practice to improve your writing, you may also be asked to write one during your schooling. So, it is important to study the topic of French essay writing and get some useful tips..

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Tips and tricks for your French essay

When writing a French essay for school, you should always use a structured approach and good French skills to present your arguments in a focused way. Beyond French skills, there are also important formal requirements for a successful French essay. We will come back to this in detail later. First, you will find some useful tips and tricks that will help you write more compelling and better French essays in the future.

• Have a clear thesis and structure
• Do sufficient research and use reliable sources
• Use examples and arguments to support your thesis
• Avoid plagiarism and cite correctly
• Always check structure, grammar and spelling

When you write your essay at school or university, you need to make sure that the general structure of your essay, the presentation of the arguments and, above all, your French language skills play a role in the mark you will get. This is why you should definitely take a closer look at the structure of an essay as well as the most important grammar rules and formulations for French essays.

The structure of a French essay

In an essay, you deal at length and in detail with a usually given topic. When you write an essay in French, you must follow a certain structure. Below we show you what this structure looks like and give you some tips for writing the most important parts of your essay.

The Introduction

The introduction prepares the main body of your essay. You think of a meaningful title for your essay, you describe your thesis or your question, you give general information on the subject and you prepare your argument by giving an overview of your most important arguments.

Below are examples and phrases that you can use to write the introduction to your essay in French.

The title should be meaningful, concise and reflect the content of the essay.

Introductory paragraph

The first paragraph of your French essay should briefly introduce the topic and engage the reader. Here are some examples to help you write your essay:

Proposal or question

The central proposition or question of your French essay should be a clear and concise definition of the purpose of the essay. Use these examples to get a clearer idea of ​​how to write theses in French:

Overview of Arguments and Structure

At the end of your introduction, describe the structure of the main part of your essay (your outline) and outline your argument. Here are some French expressions that will certainly help you write your essay:

The body of your essay

The main part of your French essay deals with the given topic in detail. The subject is studied from all angles. The main body of your essay follows a thread of argument and discusses in detail the main arguments of your thesis previously made in the introduction.

In the body of the text, you should discuss the subject of your essay in clear and concise language. To achieve this, we give you some wording aids as well as vocabulary and phrases that you can use to write your essay in French.

Formulation tools:

French vocabulary for essays.

In the conclusion of your French essay, you address the thesis of your essay, summarize the main points of your discussion in the main body, and draw a conclusion. On the basis of the arguments and the resulting conclusions, you formulate in the conclusion of your dissertation final thoughts and suggestions for the future. It is important that you do not add new information or new arguments. This should only be done in the body of your text.

Here are some wording guides to help you write your essay in French:

Sample French Essay

Les avantages des voyages linguistiques

Malgré les difficultés potentielles, les voyages linguistiques offrent aux apprenants une occasion unique d'améliorer leurs compétences linguistiques et de découvrir de nouvelles cultures, ce qui en fait un investissement précieux pour leur développement personnel et académique.

Les séjours linguistiques sont des voyages organisés dans le but d'améliorer les compétences linguistiques des participants. Ces voyages peuvent se dérouler dans le pays ou à l'étranger et durer d'un week-end à plusieurs semaines. L'un des principaux avantages des séjours linguistiques est l'immersion. Entourés de locuteurs natifs, les apprenants sont contraints de pratiquer et d'améliorer leurs compétences linguistiques dans des situations réelles.Il s'agit d'une méthode d'apprentissage beaucoup plus efficace que le simple fait d'étudier une langue dans une salle de classe.

Un autre avantage des séjours linguistiques est l'expérience culturelle. Voyager dans un nouveau pays permet aux apprenants de découvrir de nouvelles coutumes, traditions et modes de vie, et de se familiariser avec l'histoire et la culture du pays. Cela enrichit non seulement l'expérience d'apprentissage de la langue, mais contribue également à élargir les horizons et à accroître la sensibilisation culturelle.

Cependant, les séjours linguistiques peuvent également présenter des inconvénients. Par exemple, le coût du voyage et de l'hébergement peut être élevé, en particulier pour les séjours de longue durée. En outre, les apprenants peuvent être confrontés à la barrière de la langue ou à un choc culturel, ce qui peut être difficile à surmonter. Le coût et les difficultés potentielles des séjours linguistiques peuvent sembler décourageants, mais ils offrent des avantages précieux en termes d'épanouissement personnel et scolaire.

Les compétences linguistiques et les connaissances culturelles acquises peuvent déboucher sur de nouvelles opportunités d'emploi et améliorer la communication dans un cadre professionnel. Les bourses et les aides financières rendent les séjours linguistiques plus accessibles. Le fait d'être confronté à une barrière linguistique ou à un choc culturel peut également être l'occasion d'un développement personnel. Ces avantages l'emportent largement sur les inconvénients et font des séjours linguistiques un investissement qui en vaut la peine.

En conclusion, malgré les difficultés potentielles, les séjours linguistiques offrent aux apprenants une occasion unique d'améliorer leurs compétences linguistiques et de découvrir de nouvelles cultures, ce qui en fait un investissement précieux pour le développement personnel et académique. Qu'il s'agisse d'un débutant ou d'un apprenant avancé, un voyage linguistique est une expérience à ne pas manquer.

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