138· 14 · Animals and nature
In this unit you will learn adjectives that can be used to describe animals, land-
scapes, fl owers, plants, trees, water, and weather.Animaux (Animals)
Animals play an important role in our lives. Th ey can be cherished companions,
domesticated, and trained. Th ey are sometimes mistreated, and some species (es-
pèces) are in danger of becoming extinct.Les animaux en tant que compagnons
(Pets as companions)Many pets live very happy lives with their owners. Here are some terms to de-
scribe them.abrité(e) sheltered
aff ectueux, aff ectueuse aff ectionate
apprivoisé(e) tamed
bien traité(e) treated well
caressé(e) petted, caressed
confi ant(e) trusting
courageux, courageuse brave
domestique domestic
doux, douce sweet
dressé(e) trained
enjoué(e) playful
gâté(e) spoiled
nourri(e) nourished
obéissant(e) obedient
pouponné(e) babied
propre clean
protégé(e) protected
reconnaissant(e) grateful
sauvé(e) saved, rescued
soigné(e) cared for
utile usefulLe petit prince a un renard a apprivoisé Th e little prince has a tamed
comme ami. fox as a friend.
Les chats sont pouponnés. Cats are babied.Copyright © 2008 by The McGraw-Hill Companies. Click here for terms of use.