Environnants (en. Surrounding)

/ɑ̃.vɛ.ʁɔ.nɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Relating to things that surround a person or a place.

The surrounding landscapes are beautiful.

Les paysages environnants sont magnifiques.

Related to the nearby environment.

We observed the surrounding wildlife during our walk.

Nous avons observé la faune environnante lors de notre promenade.

Used to describe immediate geographical features.

The surrounding cultures influence the local climate.

Les cultures environnantes influencent le climat local.

From the French "environner" with the suffix "-ant" to form an adjective.

surrounding environment

Refers to the set of natural and human elements of a region.

environnement environnant

to surround

To enclose something in a way that defines it.

environner

environment

Natural and social environment in which a living being evolves.

environnement

In the ecological context, to refer to locally engaged actors.

These environmentalists address the issues of the surrounding areas.

Ces écolos s'occupent des enjeux des milieux environnants.