greenhouse

• Qui se rapporte à une serre, bâtiment aux parois et toit de verre pour cultiver des plantes ; aussi utilisé dans le contexte de l'effet de serre.

Relating to or denoting a building with glass walls and a glass roof used for growing plants; also used in the context of the greenhouse effect.

1. Related to climate changeB2formal

   Relating to the trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere by certain gases, causing global warming.

   à effet de serre (relatif au réchauffement climatique)

   • Greenhouse gas emissions are a major cause of climate change.
   • The government is implementing policies to reduce greenhouse effects.
   • Scientists monitor greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere.

• Bâtiment aux parois et au toit transparents, généralement en verre ou en plastique, utilisé pour cultiver des plantes dans un environnement contrôlé.

A structure with transparent walls and roof, typically made of glass or plastic, used for growing plants in a controlled environment.

1. Glass building for plantsA2formal

   A building with glass walls and roof used for growing plants that need protection from cold weather.

   Serre (pour plantes)

   • She grows tomatoes in her greenhouse all year round.
   • The greenhouse maintains a warm temperature for tropical plants.
   • They built a large greenhouse to cultivate orchids.

   Synonymesconservatoryglasshousehothouseorangery

2. Environmental phenomenonB2formal

   Used in the term 'greenhouse effect' to describe the trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere.

   effet de serre (phénomène)

   • Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas.
   • The greenhouse effect is causing global temperatures to rise.
   • Reducing greenhouse emissions is crucial for the environment.