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    Steppe (en. Steppe)

    /stɛp/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A large treeless prairie, often arid.
    The steppes of Central Asia are famous for their biodiversity.
    Les steppes d'Asie centrale sont célèbres pour leur biodiversité.
    An ecological environment characterized by a continental climate.
    The steppe is an important biotope for certain animal species.
    La steppe est un biotope important pour certaines espèces animales.
    Grassland between prairies and deserts.
    Explorers crossed the steppe in search of new lands.
    Les explorateurs ont traversé la steppe à la recherche de nouvelles terres.

    Etymology

    The word 'steppe' comes from the Russian 'степь', which refers to a large grassland.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Mongolian steppe
    A reference to the vast grasslands of Mongolia.
    steppe mongole
    the fauna of the steppe
    The specific animal species found in the steppes.
    la faune de la steppe
    the Eurasian steppes
    The steppe regions that stretch across Eurasia.
    les steppes eurasiatiques

    Related Words

    prairie
    Herbaceous terrain, often filled with flowers.
    prairie
    savanna
    Tropical plant formation with scattered trees and grasslands.
    savane
    desert
    Arid region with little or no vegetation.
    désert

    Slang Meanings

    An isolated or boring place.
    This corner of the city is the real steppe.
    Ce coin de la ville, c'est la vraie steppe.
    A situation where there is no activity.
    Today, it’s a steppe at the office; everyone is on vacation.
    Aujourd'hui, c'est la steppe au bureau, tout le monde est en vacances.