Tropiques (en. Tropics)

/tʁo.pik/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Geographical zone characterized by a hot and humid climate.

The tropics host incredible biodiversity.

Les tropiques abritent une biodiversité incroyable.

Imaginary line corresponding to the position of the tropics on the Earth globe.

The Tropic of Cancer is located at 23.5° north of the equator.

Le tropique du Cancer se situe à 23,5° au nord de l'équateur.

From Latin tropicus, derived from Greek τροπικός, which refers to the regions around the equator.

the tropics

refers to tropical regions.

les tropiques

climate of the tropics

qualifies the typical hot and humid climate of these regions.

climat des tropiques

tropical vegetation

designates the abundant and varied flora of the tropics.

végétation tropicale

tropical

Relates to the tropics, often used to describe the climate or vegetation.

tropical

equatorial

Relates to the equator, often synonymous with tropical climate.

équatorial

tropical season

Time of year when tropical climatic conditions are most pronounced.

saison tropicale

To live or spend time in a relaxed and sunny atmosphere.

This summer, I'm going to the beach to tropique.

Cet été, je vais au bord de la plage pour tropiquer.

To refer to a holiday period under the sun.

They are going to the tropics for summer vacation.

Ils partent en tropiques pour les vacances d'été.