Volcaniques (en. Volcanic)

/vɔl.ka.nik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Relating to volcanoes.

The volcanic landscapes of the island are breathtaking.

Les paysages volcaniques de l'île sont à couper le souffle.

Caused by volcanic activity.

Volcanic eruptions can be very destructive.

Les éruptions volcaniques peuvent être très destructrices.

Relating to rocks formed by volcanic activities.

Volcanic rocks are often lightweight and porous.

Les roches volcaniques sont souvent légères et poreuses.

Derived from the word 'volcano', which comes from the Latin 'vulcanus', the Roman god of fire.

volcanic activity

Events occurring during an eruption or the movement of magma.

activité volcanique

volcanic landscapes

Characteristic landscapes formed by materials ejected by volcanoes.

paysages volcaniques

volcanic rocks

Rocks that result from volcanic activity, such as basalt or rhyolite.

roches volcaniques

volcano

Mountain or geological structure through which materials from the Earth's mantle are expelled.

volcan

magmatism

Process of formation and movement of magma.

magmatisme

lava

Molten rock emitted by a volcano during an eruption.

lave

An explosive situation.

That meeting was volcanic; everyone argued.

Cette réunion était volcanique, tout le monde s'est disputé.

Something very intense or passionate.

Their relationship is volcanic, with dramatic ups and downs.

Leur relation est volcanique, avec des hauts et des bas dramatiques.