English

afar
aspect
care for
clean
climb
comfortable
complex
creature
depend
diet
enjoy
ensure
exam
fulfill
go along with
guinea pig
habitat
handle
health
household
interaction
issue
mindful
neuter
overall
owner
preference
prone
purchase
range
refer
require
requirement
research
routine
specialize
specific
supplement
thrive
well-being
wonderful
Example(s)
We saw afar the sails of the ship.
Several aspects of the speech deserve analysis|Its controversiality is the aspect of the case that roused so much public inte
I like caring for pets.
I put clean sheets on the bed for the guests.
The kids were climbing trees all afternoon
He is comfortable only with his friends|I'm more comfortable in the new bed.
His first spy novel was so complex that I found it hard to figure out what was happening when I read it.
What a funny creature! What is it?
A play's financial success generally depends on what the critics say about it|Whether she stays in the East or goes out to C
The diet of a newborn baby consists of mother's milk or infant formula|Rodents are a primary constituent of an owl's diet.
I enjoy football more than baseball|She doesn't really enjoy her work, but she needs the money|He has always enjoyed go
Plenty of fluids and rest will ensure a more speedy recovery
He failed the exam when he took it the first time, so now he has to take it again|Students are required to have a physical e
He fulfilled his military duty by serving two years in the Navy|The man failed to fulfill his responsibilities as a father.
Rachel is happy to go along with Harry's suggestion.

An animal may suffer if it is removed from its habitat.

The police had to call in extra officers to handle the emergency|In this job, you will have to handle various types of reques
He was in poor health after a year spent in captivity.
There are five people in our household, and all of them are messy|One in four households does not have a washing machi

The citizens discussed various issues at the town meeting|The issue of whether or not to build a new stadium was hotly de
Mindful of the difficulty of the terrain, he carried a pickaxe.
The veterinarian neutered two dogs at the clinic that day.
Although there were a few positive reviews, the overall opinion of the critics was that the play was simply dull|I scored hig
a store owner.
Do you have a preference for a window seat or an aisle seat?|The hotel tries to cater to the preferences of its clientele|I h
prone to selfishness.
The school will be purchasing new computers next year|They purchased a second home in Mexico.
I hope they have a piano within the range of what I can afford to pay.
He referred me to a good doctor.
Babies require a great deal of attention|Retiring early requires substantial savings|I require only a bed to sleep in
Water is a requirement for all living things|My only requirement is a bed to sleep on.
The institute is conducting research into the benefits of sleep|I haven't done a lot of research on that topic|More research
His habits interfered with the daily routine of the business.
She's decided to specialize in large animal veterinary care|It's an excellent Indian restaurant that specializes in tandoori co
The word "test" has a specific meaning in the area of statistics.
The doctor recommended that I take a vitamin supplement.
All the plants in my garden are thriving.
His family's well-being is very important to him.
She is a wonderful cook.
French
de loin
aspect
s'occuper de / aimer (contexte négatif ou interrogatif)
propre
grimper
confortable
complexe
créature
dépendre (suivi généralement de "de")
régime alimentaire
profiter de / apprécier
s'assurer
examen
remplir / réaliser
se conformer à / suivre
cobaye
habitat
gérer / manipuler
santé
foyer / ménage
interaction
problème / question
conscient / attentif
stériliser
en général / globalement
propriétaire
préférence
enclin / sujet à
acheter
gamme / étendue
référer / se référer
exiger / nécessiter
exigence / nécessité
recherche
routine
se spécialiser
spécifique
supplément
prospérer
bien-être
merveilleux
 English Term Example Sentence French Translation
sugar glider And this is a sugar glider. phalanger volant
native They are native to Australia. originaire de
They're actually a type of
gliding possum opossum planeur
gliding possum.
They have a flap of skin that
flap of skin lambeau de peau
allows them to glide.
They use their flap of skin to
to glide planer
glide from tree to tree.

nocturnal They are a nocturnal animal. nocturne

They are asleep during the

asleep endormi
daytime.
They sleep during the
daytime journée
daytime.
He's trying to get back into
sleep sack sac de couchage
his sleep sack.
He spends the day in his
to spend passer
sleep sack.
They have large eyes to see
large eyes grands yeux
at night.
They have sharp claws for
sharp claws griffes acérées
climbing.
They use their sharp teeth to
sharp teeth dents pointues
crack open nuts.
They are a social animal and
social animal animal social
need companionship.
The males are neutered to
to neuter castrer
prevent breeding.
They are a Marsupial with a
Marsupial marsupial
pouch.
females The females have a pouch. femelles
The females have a pouch
pouch poche
like a kangaroo.
They can be friendly to some
friendly amical
extent.
They are friendly to some
to some extent dans une certaine mesure
extent.
omnivore They are an omnivore. omnivore
In the wild, they eat bugs
bugs insectes
and other small animals.
People put honey on their
honey miel
food to make it sweet.
They make the food more
palatable appétissant
palatable with honey.

wheel They need a wheel to run in. roue

They can bark like a small

to bark aboyer
dog.
 They make a crabbing noise
crabbing noise bruit de plainte
when unhappy.
They have multiple sleep
sleep sacks sacs de couchage
sacks in their cage.
Sugar gliders are very messy
messy désordonné
with their food.
Owning a sugar glider is a
long term commitment engagement à long terme
long term commitment.
 English Example French Translation
The Sahara was filled with millions
sand sable
of grains of sand.
The Sahara smothers six percent of
to smother recouvrir
the world's land.
The world's smallest wild dog, the
wild sauvage
fennec fox.
Home to the world's smallest wild
fennec fox fennec
dog, the fennec fox.
This tiny fox goes head to head with
fox renard
the desert.
Millions upon millions of grains of
grain grain
sand.
heat Sand absorbs heat. chaleur
The hotter it gets, the more heat it
to radiate rayonner
radiates.
The temperature here spirals to over
temperature température
100 degrees.
In such sizzling conditions, the
sizzling brûlant
fennec's size matters.
In such conditions, the fennec's size
to matter importer
matters.
A small body can shed heat faster
to shed perdre, se débarrasser de
than a large one.
The network of veins cools the
network réseau
blood.
The network of veins cools the
vein veine
blood.
The network of veins cools the
to cool refroidir
blood.
Not even a fennec can endure the
to endure endurer
heat of the Saharan sun.
shade There's no shade in the Sahara. ombre
Fennecs are masters of their
master maître
environment.
Moisture concentrates at the foot of
moisture humidité
the dunes.
The sand is firm enough to dig a
to dig creuser
burrow.
The sand here is firm enough to dig
burrow terrier
a burrow.
They have shelter for the worst of
shelter abri
the heat.
They must eventually leave the
to leave quitter
safety of their den.
They must leave the safety of their
safety sécurité
den.
They must leave the safety of their
den tanière
den.
 An unwary fennec can be caught by
unwary inattentif
predators.
Small enough to be caught by feral
feral sauvage
dogs.
Small enough to be caught by eagle
eagle owl grand-duc
owls.
camouflaged Their camouflaged coats make them
pelage camouflé
coat less conspicuous.
Their camouflaged coats make them
conspicuous visible
less conspicuous.
fading In the fading light of dusk. qui s'efface
dusk In the fading light of dusk. crépuscule
to make a run
She makes a run for it. se lancer
for
The grains of sand are constantly
shifting changeant
shifting.
pad The pads on her feet are furry. coussinet
furry The pads on her feet are furry. poilu
to keep tabs Few can keep tabs on her
surveiller
on whereabouts.
Few can keep tabs on her
whereabouts localisation
whereabouts.
 English Term Example Sentence French Translation
Fennec foxes are nocturnal hunters that
hunters chasseurs
seek prey in the desert.
These animals dig burrows to escape the
burrows terriers
harsh desert climate.
Burrows provide shelter from the extreme
shelter abri
temperatures.
Fennec foxes rear their kits in the safety of
rear élever
their dens.
The female fennec fox will rear a litter of
kits petits
kits each year.
Scrub vegetation is sparse but vital for végétation
scrub vegetation
desert wildlife. buissonnante
They line their dens with scrub vegetation
line tapisser
for insulation.
The network of dens can be quite complex
dens tanières
underground.

breeding Breeding pairs of fennec foxes mate for life. reproduction

litter A litter of fennec fox pups is called a skulk. portée

Older siblings sometimes help in rearing
siblings frères et sœurs
the younger kits.
Fennec foxes are monogamous animals,
monogamous monogames
pairing for life.
They mate once a year during the breeding
mate accoupler
season.
Territory boundaries are marked with
mounds monticules
mounds of waste.
Tactile communication is essential for
tactile tactile
social interaction among fennecs.
Fennec foxes belong to the class
Mammalia Mammifères
Mammalia.
They are part of the order Carnivora,
Carnivora Carnivores
indicating their dietary habits.
This family, Canidae, includes dogs, wolves,
Canidae Canidés
and foxes.
The genus Vulpes includes a variety of fox
Vulpes Vulpes
species.
The structure of the fennec fox's skull is
skull crâne
unique among canids.
The fennec fox has relatively weak
weak faible
dentition for a carnivore.
The large pinnae of the fennec fox are a
pinnae oreilles
distinguishing feature.
The pinnae help to dissipate excess body
dissipate dissiper
heat.
Their large ears enhance their hearing
enhance améliorer
capabilities.
The thick fur of the fennec fox provides
thick épais
insulation.
 The buff pelage helps them blend into their
buff pelage pelage fauve
sandy environment.
The white fur on the ventrum contrasts
ventrum ventre
with the fox's overall color.
downy Juvenile fennecs have a soft, downy coat. duveteux
omnivores As omnivores, they have a diverse diet. omnivores
Fennecs forage for a variety of desert flora fourrager, chercher de la
forage
and fauna. nourriture
They do not shy away from scavenging
carrion charogne
carrion when available.
Tubers can be a water source for fennec
tubers tubercules
foxes.
These foxes cache excess food for later
cache cacher
consumption.
They obtain moisture from the food they
moisture humidité
consume.
Fennec foxes can be kenneled when not
kenneled en chenil
supervised.
Choosing the right substrates for their
substrates substrats
enclosure is important.
Site-specific defecation is a territorial
defecation défécation
behavior.
Fennecs can be trained to wear a leash in
leash laisse
safe environments.
The metabolism of a fennec is adapted to
metabolism métabolisme
their desert habitat.

shiver Fennecs shiver to generate heat when cold. frissonner

The fox radiates heat to cool down in high

radiates rayonner
temperatures.
A variety of vocalizations are used for
vocalizations vocalisations
communication.
tapetum The tapetum enhances their night vision. tapis
Panting is a way for them to regulate their
panting halètement
body temperature.
Female fennecs have mammary glands for
mammary glands glandes mammaires
feeding their young.
Vixens are in estrus briefly each year for
in estrus en chaleur
mating.
The altricial pups are born blind and
altricial nidicoles
helpless.
Neutering can also reduce the tendency to
hump monter
hump.
The anal sacs are part of the fennec's
anal sacs sacs anaux
scent-marking system.
The glands between their toes also
toes orteils
contribute to scent marking.
Fennecs in captivity can suffer from heat
heat stress stress thermique
stress if not properly housed.
dental disease Dental disease is a common health issue. maladie dentaire
 troubles gastro-
gastrointestinal upset Poor diet can lead to gastrointestinal upset.
intestinaux
Fur rings can form when shedding is
fur rings anneaux de fourrure
incomplete.
Neoplasia is a term for various types of
neoplasia néoplasie
tumors.
renal Renal disease affects the kidneys. rénal
liver disease Liver disease can be fatal if untreated. maladie du foie
Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart
cardiomyopathy cardiomyopathie
muscle.
pneumonia Pneumonia is a serious lung infection. pneumonie
Dermatitis is often caused by parasites like
dermatitis dermatite
mites.
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the
conjunctivitis conjonctivite
eye's outer membrane.
Glaucoma can lead to blindness if not
glaucoma glaucome
treated.
Neonatal death can occur if kits are
neonatal death mortalité néonatale
stressed.
The zoonotic potential of diseases means
zoonotic potential potentiel zoonotique
they can spread from animals to humans.
Rabies virus is a deadly disease that can
rabies virus virus de la rage
affect fennecs.
Tuberculosis is a bacterial disease that can
tuberculosis tuberculose
infect the lungs.
Leishmaniasis is a disease caused by
leishmaniasis leishmaniose
parasitic protozoans.
Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection that
histoplasmosis histoplasmose
can affect the lungs.
Toxoplasmosis is a disease that can affect
toxoplasmosis toxoplasmose
many animals, including fennecs.
Venipuncture is the process of drawing
venipuncture ponction veineuse
blood from a vein.
The jugular vein is a common site for
jugular vein veine jugulaire
venipuncture.
cephalic vein The cephalic vein runs along the forearm. veine céphalique
The lateral saphenous vein is located on
lateral saphenous vein veine saphène latérale
the hind leg.
 Term (English) Example Sentence French Translation
Hamsters are popular small rodents kept as
Rodent (n.) Rongeur
pets.
Scientists bred the Syrian hamster for
To breed (bred, bred) Produire
laboratory research.
The taxonomy of hamsters places them in the
Taxonomy (n.) Taxonomie
Rodentia order.
The Syrian Hamster is often chosen as a
Syrian Hamster (n.) Hamster Syrien
household pet.
Hamsters belong to the class Mammalia,
Mammalia (n.) Mammalia
which includes all mammals.
As members of Rodentia, hamsters have
Rodentia (n.) Rongeurs
continuously growing teeth.
Gerbils are another type of small rodent
Gerbil (n.) Gerbille
popular as pets.
In the wild, lemmings are known for their
Lemming (n.) Lemming
dramatic population fluctuations.
The muskrat is an aquatic rodent found in
Muskrat (n.) Rat musqué
North America.
Voles are small rodents that can be pests in
Vole (n.) Campagnol
gardens.
Dwarf Hamsters are smaller than the Syrian
Dwarf Hamster (n.) Hamster Nain
variety.
A balanced rodent chow is essential for a Croquettes pour
Rodent Chow (n.)
hamster's diet. rongeurs
Seed (n.) Hamsters enjoy eating various types of seeds. Graine
A deficiency in Vitamin E can cause health
Vitamin E (n.) Vitamine E
issues in hamsters.
Hamsters naturally burrow to create a safe,
To burrow Creuser (creuse, creusé)
hidden space.
It's common for hamsters to hoard food in Accumuler (accumule,
To hoard
their cages. accumulé)
Hamsters can enter a state of torpor in cold
Torpor (n.) Torpeur
temperatures.
The gestation period for a hamster is about 18
Gestation (n.) Gestation
days.
Litter (n.) A hamster litter can contain up to 12 pups. Portée
Baby hamsters are usually weaned at about 3-
To wean Sevrer (sèvre, sevré)
4 weeks old.
Sebaceous Flank Glands Sebaceous flank glands in hamsters are more
Glandes flanc sébacées
(n.) prominent in males.
Iron pigments cause the yellowing of hamster
Iron (n.) Fer
incisors with age.
Distensible Cheek Hamsters have distensible cheek pouches for Poches joues
Pouches (n.) carrying food. distensibles
Non-glandular The non-glandular forestomach is a part of a Estomac non
Forestomach (n.) hamster's digestive system. glandulaire
The glandular stomach in hamsters aids in
Glandular Stomach (n.) Estomac glandulaire
digestion.
 The renal system in hamsters is efficient in
Renal (adj.) Rénal
water conservation.
Female hamsters may have a post-ovulatory
Discharge (n.) Décharge
discharge.
Each uterine horn in female hamsters leads to
Uterine Horn (n.) Corne utérine
a separate cervix.
The cervix is a part of the female reproductive
Cervix (n.) Col de l'utérus
system in mammals.
To handle a hamster gently, you can cup it in
To cup Tenir (tient, tenu)
your hands.
To grasp Carefully grasp the hamster to examine it. Saisir (saisit, saisi)
Handling a hamster involves holding the loose
Loose Skin (n.) Peau lâche
skin over its thorax.
The thorax is the part of a hamster's body
Thorax (n.) Thorax
between the neck and abdomen.
The jugular vein is used for venipuncture in
Jugular Vein (n.) Veine jugulaire
hamsters.
The saphenous vein can also be used for blood
Saphenous Vein (n.) Veine saphène
collection in hamsters.

Vets might heparinize needles to prevent Hépariniser (héparinise,

To heparinize
blood clotting during venipuncture. héparinisé)

Adrenocortical Adrenocortical hyperplasia is a medical Hyperplasie

Hyperplasia (n.) condition that can affect hamsters. surrénalienne
Cheek Pouch Impaction Cheek pouch impaction is a health issue in Impactation de la
(n.) hamsters. poche joue
Ocular proptosis is a serious eye condition in
Ocular Proptosis (n.) Proptosis oculaire
hamsters.
Proliferative ileitis, or wet tail, is a common
Proliferative Ileitis (n.) Iléite proliférative
disease in hamsters.
 Word Example Sentence French Translation

That way, you are going to be able to recognize the

illness (illnesses) maladie
symptoms of illnesses a lot easier.

Research the common diseases that pets are prone

disease (diseases) maladie
to.

symptom (symptoms) Recognize the symptoms a lot easier. symptôme

You're not going to be blindsided by what the vet is

to be blindsided être pris au dépourvu
talking about.

You'll have a little bit more insight into what they're

insight perspicacité
trying to explain to you.

There are many bacteria that cause the same sort of

bacterium (bacteria) bactérie
symptoms.

diarrhea One of the main symptoms is diarrhea. diarrhée

Nowadays, the term wet tail is actually used as a

blanket term terme générique
blanket term.

Feeding your hamster a new food could easily cause maux d'estomac - trouble
upset stomach
them to have an upset stomach. digestif
 They don't necessarily need medical attention unless
medical attention attention médicale
the condition persists.

to persist Unless the condition persists. persister

A hamster who is lethargic isn't wanting to eat or

lethargic léthargique
drink.

to lose weight And is losing weight, needs to see a vet immediately. perdre du poids

to prevent Prevent wet tail. prévenir - empêcher

to treat These drops do not treat bacterial wet tail. traiter

to suspect If you suspect your hamster has wet tail. soupçonner

to prescribe They likely will prescribe you with some antibiotics. prescrire

severity Depending on the severity of the case. sévérité

to administer They may also administer some fluids. administrer

to rehydrate Administer some fluids to rehydrate your hamster. réhydrater

to weaken This is when the heart begins to weaken. affaiblir

It no longer can pump blood as well as it used to be
to pump pomper
able to.
treatment Unfortunately, there is no treatment in hamsters. traitement

Your vet may be able to prescribe some medications

to manage gérer
to help manage the condition.

mite (mites) Signs of mites include inflamed, scaly, and dry skin. acarien

Their body is unable to keep the number of mites

infestation infestation
down, therefore leading to an infestation.

Hamsters also can be affected by tropical rodent

visible visible
mites, and these are visible by eye.

inflamed Signs of mites include inflamed, scaly, and dry skin. enflammé

scaly Signs of mites include inflamed, scaly, and dry skin. squameux ; écailleux
dry skin Signs of mites include inflamed, scaly, and dry skin. peau sèche
skin If you notice your hamster's skin seems inflamed. peau

ringworm If you believe your hamster has ringworm. teigne

fungus (fungi) Ringworm is actually caused by a fungus. champignon

to thrive This fungi thrives in warm and humid environments. prospérer

enclosure It's important to keep your hamster's enclosure dry. enclos

respiratory infection A respiratory infection is best treated with antibiotics. infection respiratoire

Including things like unsafe beddings like Pine,

unsafe beddings literies dangereuses
Cedar.

As well as if you have a safe bedding but it is really

chinchilla dust poussière de chinchilla
dusty, that could even cause a respiratory infection.

If your hamster has a respiratory infection, you are

discharge going to notice some discharge from their nose and écoulement
possibly the eyes.
labored breathing They are going to have very labored breathing. respiration laborieuse

The signs of a UTI in a hamster may include frequent

urinary tract infection (UTI) infection urinaire
peeing.

Even in females, as they do not menstruate like

to menstruate menstruer
humans do.

A UTI usually happens when bacteria enters the

urethra urètre
urethra.

urinary tract And then infects the urinary tract. voies urinaires

urinalysis Your vet typically will do a urinalysis to confirm it. analyse d'urine

pyometra Pyometra is an infection in the uterus. pyomètre

uterus Pyometra is an infection in the uterus. utérus

Now with open pyometra, you'll likely notice blood

cervix and pus coming from their private areas because the col de l'utérus
cervix is open.
 And because of this, it may be harder to notice, and
to diagnose once a lot of people start to actually notice this, it is diagnostiquer
not diagnosed until it's in its final stages.

Or they may have to go ahead and do a spay,

to spay stériliser
removing the uterus altogether.

A common issue among hamsters is lumps and

lump (lumps) bosse
bumps on the skin.

If you notice a tumor on your hamster, it's best to get

tumor (tumors) tumeur
it checked by your vet.

cyst (cysts) A cyst is a sac that forms in the skin or in the body. kyste

An abscess is a collection of pus, usually caused by a

abscess (abscesses) abcès
bacterial infection.

wart (warts) These are small growths on the skin. verrue