Arctiques (en. Arctic)

/aʁ.tik/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Belonging to or relating to the Arctic.

Arctic glaciers are melting at an alarming rate.

Les glaciers arctiques fondent à un rythme alarmant.

Characterized by very cold climatic conditions.

Arctic temperatures can reach extreme levels.

Les températures arctiques peuvent atteindre des niveaux extrêmes.

Flora and fauna specific to the arctic region.

Polar bears are iconic arctic animals.

Les ours polaires sont des animaux arctiques emblématiques.

From the Latin 'arcticus', itself derived from the Greek 'arktos' meaning 'bear', in reference to the constellation Ursa Major.

arctic desert

a region devoid of life, characterized by an extreme climate.

désert arctique

arctic fauna

the animal species found in arctic regions.

faune arctique

arctic climate

a very cold and extreme climate, typical of polar regions.

climat arctique

North Pole

Point on Earth where the axis of rotation meets the surface.

pôle Nord

glaciers

Mass of ice formed by the accumulation of snow.

glaciers

Extremely cold condition.

It's arctic cold today, bundle up well!

Il fait un froid arctique aujourd'hui, reste bien couvert!

To describe a very cold or distant attitude or behavior.

His welcome was so arctic that I was surprised.

Son accueil a été si arctique que j'en ai été surpris.