jungle

• Nom désignant une forêt tropicale dense et luxuriante, souvent caractérisée par une végétation épaisse et impénétrable ; par extension, tout enchevêtrement complexe ou situation confuse.

A noun referring to a dense, tropical forest with thick vegetation, typically found in regions with high rainfall.

1. Dense forestA2formal

   A large area of thick, tropical forest with dense vegetation and wildlife.

   Jungle

   • They explored the Amazon jungle for weeks.
   • The jungle is home to many exotic animals.
   • We had to cut our way through the thick jungle.

   Synonymesforestrainforestwildernesswoodland

2. Chaotic or competitive situationB2informal

   A confusing, competitive, or dangerous situation or environment.

   jungle (situation chaotique ou concurrentielle)

   • The city is a concrete jungle where only the strong survive.
   • The corporate world can be a real jungle.
   • Navigating the legal system feels like a jungle.

   Synonymesdogfightfree-for-allrat racescramble

   Antonymescalmorderpeacetranquility