French word

biodiversité

Pronunciation

IPA/bjodivɛʁsite/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbiodiversity

Example

La biodiversité est essentielle pour l'équilibre de la planète.

Biodiversity is essential for maintaining the planet's balance.

Illustration for biodiversité (biodiversity)

More examples

Il faut préserver la biodiversité pour assurer la sécurité alimentaire.

We must preserve biodiversity to ensure food security.

Core concept

A living web of many species and ecological roles that helps an ecosystem absorb change and recover.

Common phrases

  • préserver la biodiversité

    preserve biodiversity

  • protéger la biodiversité

    protect biodiversity

  • perte de la biodiversité

    loss of biodiversity

Similar words

diversité: The presence of many different kinds or qualities.
écosystème: A community of organisms interacting with its climate, soil, and other surroundings.
faune: The animals found in a particular region or place.
flore: The plants found in a particular region or place.

Definition in French

Diversité des formes de vie et des fonctions écologiques contribuant à la résilience et à l'équilibre des écosystèmes.

Word origin

French combines the scientific form "bio-", from Greek bios meaning life, with "diversité", from Latin diversitas through French.

Usage tips

  • "Biodiversité" is feminine and is usually used as an uncountable noun, as in "beaucoup de biodiversité".

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