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    Faune (en. Wildlife)

    /fon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Set of animal species living in a specific location.
    The fauna of tropical forests is very diverse.
    La faune des forêts tropicales est très diversifiée.
    Collectively, the animals of a region.
    Scientists study the fauna of Madagascar.
    Les scientifiques étudient la faune de Madagascar.
    Characteristic of the forms of animal life in a specific environment.
    Marine fauna is threatened by pollution.
    La faune marine est menacée par la pollution.

    Etymology

    The term 'fauna' comes from the Latin 'fauna', which refers to the goddess of animals.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    flora and fauna
    Set of animal and plant species in an environment.
    faune et flore
    protect the fauna
    Safeguard the animals and their habitat.
    protéger la faune
    endemic fauna
    Animals that are found only in a specific region.
    faune endémique

    Related Words

    flora
    Set of plants in an environment.
    flore
    biodiversity
    Variety of living species in an ecosystem.
    biodiversité
    ecosystem
    Community of organisms interacting with their environment.
    écosystème

    Slang Meanings

    Group of animals in an informal context.
    Look at this fauna around the lake!
    Regarde cette faune autour du lac!
    Animals in a party or event context.
    There's a whole fauna at this party!
    Il y a toute une faune à cette soirée!