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French word
amphibiens
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃fibjɛ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounamphibians
Example
Les amphibiens vivent dans l'eau et sur terre.
Amphibians live in water and on land.
More examples
L'habitat des amphibiens est souvent menacé par la pollution.
The habitat of amphibians is often threatened by pollution.
Core concept
A group of frogs, salamanders, and similar animals moving between a pond and dry land.
Common phrases
l'habitat des amphibiens
the habitat of amphibians
les amphibiens menacés
threatened amphibians
Similar words
grenouille: An amphibian often found near water, usually with long hind legs for jumping.
crapaud: A land-dwelling amphibian with rough skin, often seen away from water.
salamandre: A small tailed amphibian that hides in damp places and fallen leaves.
têtard: A young amphibian that usually lives in water and breathes through gills.
Definition in French
Groupe d'animaux comprenant des grenouilles, des salamandres et des tritons, caractérisés par une vie partagée entre milieu aquatique et milieu terrestre.
Word origin
French amphibien comes through Latin amphibium from Greek amphibios, formed from amphi, meaning on both sides, and bios, meaning life.
Usage tips
- In French, amphibien is masculine: un amphibien and des amphibiens in the plural.