La forêt tropicale
Example: La forêt tropicale abrite de nombreuses espèces d'animaux.
Definition
"La forêt tropicale" refers to dense, warm, and humid forest regions located near the equator, characterized by high biodiversity and abundant rainfall throughout the year. These forests support many animal species and play a crucial role in the global ecosystem.
Etymology
The term "la forêt tropicale" combines French words where "forêt" means forest, originating from Latin 'foresta,' meaning an outside or unenclosed space, and "tropicale" derives from the Greek 'tropikos,' related to turning or the Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn. Did you know? The term highlights the forest's location within the tropical climatic zones near the equator.
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"La forêt tropicale" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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