migratory

• Qualifie des animaux ou des personnes qui se déplacent d'une région à une autre, souvent de façon saisonnière.

Describes animals or people that move from one region to another, often seasonally.

1. Seasonal animal movementB2formal

   Describes animals that travel from one region to another at specific times of the year, often for breeding or feeding.

   migrateur

   • Migratory birds fly south for the winter.
   • The park is a resting spot for many migratory species.
   • Scientists track migratory patterns of whales.

   Synonymesmigrant

   Antonymesnonmigratoryresidentsedentary

2. Human seasonal movementB2formal

   Relating to people who move from place to place, especially to find temporary work during certain seasons.

   migratoire (saisonnier)

   • Migratory workers travel to harvest crops in different regions.
   • The community supports the needs of migratory laborers.
   • Many families follow a migratory lifestyle for agricultural jobs.

   Synonymesitinerantmigrantnomadicperipateticrovingseasonaltransientwandering

   Antonymesresidentsedentarysettled