Fiche 1 : Vocabulaire de l'espace en anglais

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Termes essentiels de l'espace (A–Z)

EnglishFrançaisExemple de phrase
AsteroidAstéroïdeThe asteroid belt lies between Mars and Jupiter.
AtmosphereAtmosphèreEarth's atmosphere protects us from solar radiation.
Black holeTrou noirA black hole's gravity is so strong light cannot escape.
CometComèteHalley's Comet returns every 75 years.
ConstellationConstellationOrion is one of the most recognisable constellations.
Dark matterMatière noireDark matter makes up about 27% of the universe.
EclipseÉclipseDuring a solar eclipse, the Moon covers the Sun.
ExoplanetExoplanèteNASA has confirmed over 5,600 exoplanets to date.
GalaxyGalaxieThe Milky Way is a spiral galaxy.
GravityGravitéGravity keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun.
Light yearAnnée-lumièreProxima Centauri is 4.24 light years away.
MeteorMétéoreA meteor burns up in the atmosphere.
MoonLune / SatelliteJupiter has 95 confirmed moons.
NebulaNébuleuseStars are born inside giant nebulae.
Neutron starÉtoile à neutronsA neutron star is denser than an atomic nucleus.
OrbitOrbiteThe ISS orbits Earth every 90 minutes.
PlanetPlanèteThere are eight planets in our solar system.
Solar systemSystème solaireOur solar system formed 4.6 billion years ago.
StarÉtoileThe Sun is a medium-sized yellow dwarf star.
SupernovaSupernovaA supernova can outshine an entire galaxy.
TelescopeTélescopeThe James Webb Telescope observes infrared light.
UniverseUniversThe observable universe is 93 billion light years in diameter.

Exercices

1. Traduire : "A comet releases a bright tail when it passes near the Sun."

Réponse : Une comète libère une brillante queue quand elle passe près du Soleil.

2. Compléter : The _______ between Mars and Jupiter contains millions of rocky objects. (asteroid belt)

3. Vrai/Faux : "A light year measures time." → FAUX — c'est une mesure de distance.