♻️ Japanese Environment Vocabulary L'environnement
10 essential French words for the Environment scene, each with IPA, English meaning, CEFR level and native speaker audio, plus example sentences. Tap 🔊 to listen.
- pollution /polysjɔ̃/ B1pollutionLa pollution de l'air rend la ville dangereuse pour les enfants.Air pollution makes the city dangerous for children.
- déchet /deʃɛ/ B1wasteCe déchet plastique mettra des siècles à disparaître.This piece of plastic waste will take centuries to disappear.
- recyclage /ʁəsiklaʒ/ B1recyclingLe recyclage du verre permet d'économiser beaucoup d'énergie.Recycling glass saves a lot of energy.
- écologie /ekoloʒi/ B2ecologyElle étudie l'écologie pour protéger les forêts de sa région.She studies ecology to protect the forests of her region.
- réchauffement /ʁeʃofmɑ̃/ B2(global) warmingLe réchauffement climatique fait fondre la glace des pôles.Global warming is melting the ice at the poles.
- biodiversité /bjodivɛʁsite/ C1biodiversityLa biodiversité des océans diminue à cause de la pêche intensive.Ocean biodiversity is decreasing because of intensive fishing.
- gaspillage /gaspijaʒ/ B2waste (wasteful use)Le gaspillage de l'eau est un vrai problème pendant l'été.The waste of water is a real problem during the summer.
- contamination /kɔ̃taminasjɔ̃/ B2contaminationLa contamination de la rivière a tué beaucoup de poissons.The contamination of the river killed many fish.
- extinction /ɛkstɛ̃ksjɔ̃/ B2extinctionL'extinction de certaines espèces menace tout l'équilibre naturel.The extinction of certain species threatens the whole natural balance.
- durabilité /dyʁabilite/ C1sustainabilityLa durabilité est devenue une priorité pour beaucoup d'entreprises.Sustainability has become a priority for many companies.
FAQ
How many French environment words are in this list?
10 words, including B1: 3, B2: 5, C1: 2. Every word has playable native audio and example sentences.
Are these words CEFR-graded?
Yes — every word carries its CEFR level (A1–C2), so you can start with the level you need.
What is the best way to memorise them?
Scene groups plus spaced repetition: listen, repeat, learn the word inside its example sentence, then review the next day. LingoVoya has SRS and four quiz types built in.