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    Boréales (en. Boreals)

    /bɔʁe.al/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Concerning the North Pole or northern regions.
    The northern lights are a fascinating natural spectacle.
    Les aurores boréales sont un spectacle naturel fascinant.
    Referring to something that comes from or relates to high latitudes.
    The boreal climate is characterized by long, cold winters.
    Le climat boréal est caractérisé par des hivers longs et froids.
    Related to the geographical and climatic characteristics of boreal regions.
    Boreal forests are home to unique biodiversity.
    Les forêts boréales abritent une biodiversité unique.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'borealis', meaning 'northern' or 'related to the north'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    northern lights
    A luminous phenomenon that occurs in the skies of polar regions.
    aurores boréales
    boreal zone
    A geographic region characterized by a cold climate and specific vegetation.
    zone boréale
    boreal fauna
    The set of animal species living in boreal regions.
    faune boréale

    Related Words

    boreal
    Adjective designating what is related to the north or cold regions.
    boréal
    arctic
    Related to the area around the North Pole.
    arctique
    tundra
    Ecosystem characteristic of cold regions, generally bare.
    toundra

    Slang Meanings

    Describes a person who loves cold climates.
    He is so boreal; he loves spending his holidays in Lapland.
    Il est tellement boréal, il adore passer ses vacances en Laponie.
    Denotes something strange or mysterious, like an unexpected natural phenomenon.
    That light in the sky was really boreal; it looked like an apparition.
    Cette lumière dans le ciel était vraiment boréale, on aurait dit une apparition.