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rainforest

/ˈreɪnˌfɔːrɪst/

/ˈreɪnˌfɔrɪst/

Translations

rainforestnoun

rainforests

/ˈreɪnˌfɔːrɪst/

/ˈreɪnˌfɔrɪst/

forêt pluvialeTerme général en contexte écologique; couvre les forêts tropicales et tempérées très arrosées.

Temperate rainforests along the Pacific coast receive over 200 centimeters of rain each year.

Les forêts pluviales tempérées de la côte pacifique reçoivent plus de 200 centimètres de pluie par an.

Additional translations

forêt pluviale tempéréeEmployé pour les rainforests de climat tempéré.

forêt tropicale humideTrès courant quand on parle d’une rainforest tropicale.

Synonyms

humid forest

biodiverse forest

tropical forest

rainforestadjective

/ˈreɪnˌfɒrɪst/

/ˈreɪnˌfɔːrɪst/

Attributive use of the noun; not normally gradable.

de forêt pluvialeTourneure adjectivale naturelle en français; registre surtout scientifique ou descriptif.

The conservation group focuses on rainforest species threatened by habitat loss.

Le groupe de conservation se concentre sur les espèces de forêt pluviale menacées par la perte d’habitat.

Synonyms

rainforestnoun

A dense forest with high annual rainfall, either tropical or temperate, usually featuring a multi-layered canopy of vegetation.

Temperate rainforests along the Pacific coast receive over 200 centimeters of rain each year.

An ecosystem characterized by high levels of biodiversity and a closed canopy of trees.

Scientists are studying the rainforest to understand its complex ecosystem and the impact of climate change.

rainforestadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a rainforest.

The conservation group focuses on rainforest species threatened by habitat loss.