Climats (en. Climates)

/kli.mat/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Set of weather conditions characterizing a region over an extended period.

The tropical climate is hot and humid.

Le climat tropical est chaud et humide.

General state of the atmosphere over a long duration.

Climate changes are affecting our planet.

Les changements climatiques affectent notre planète.

Local weather conditions in a specific place.

The mountain climate is very variable.

Le climat de montagne est très variable.

From the Latin 'clima', meaning angle or region, derived from the Greek 'klima', which refers to the inclination of the earth.

climate change

Sustainable alteration of the Earth's climatic conditions.

changement climatique

climatic zone

Region defined by specific climatic conditions.

zone climatique

temperate climate

Climate characterized by distinct seasons.

climat tempéré

seasons

Annual divisions of time, determined by the tilt of the Earth.

saisons

weather

Short-term atmospheric conditions.

météo

environment

Set of natural elements surrounding a living being.

environnement

A climate of tension

There is a climate of tension in the meeting.

Il y a un climat de tension dans la réunion.

Change of climate

After that argument, we need to change the climate.

Après cette dispute, il faut changer de climat.