environment

• Nom désignant le cadre ou les conditions dans lesquels une personne, un animal ou une plante vit ou agit, incluant à la fois le milieu naturel et l'environnement social ou matériel.

A noun referring to the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

1. Natural surroundingsA2formal

   The natural world, including land, water, air, plants, and animals, considered as a whole.

   Environnement naturel

   • We must protect the environment for future generations.
   • Pollution is a major threat to the environment.
   • The organization works to preserve the natural environment.

   Synonymesecosystemhabitatnaturewilderness

2. Surrounding conditionsB1formal

   The conditions, objects, or circumstances that surround a person, place, or thing.

   Milieu environnant

   • The office environment is very collaborative and friendly.
   • Children learn best in a supportive environment.
   • The company is trying to create a positive work environment.

   Synonymesambienceatmospherecontextmilieusetting

3. Computing contextB2formalIT

   The hardware and software configuration in which a program or system operates.

   Environnement informatique

   • The software runs in a virtual environment.
   • Developers set up a testing environment for the new app.
   • The operating system provides a stable environment for applications.

   Synonymesconfigurationplatformsetupsystem