tropic

• Relatif aux tropiques; qui décrit une région ou un climat chaud et humide.

Relating to the tropics; describing a region or climate that is hot and humid.

1. Relating to the tropicsB1formal

   Connected with or located in the region near the equator, known for its warm climate.

   tropical

   • The tropical rainforest is home to many unique species.
   • She enjoys studying tropical plants and flowers.
   • The ship sailed through tropical waters.

   Synonymesequatorialtorridtropical

2. Hot and humid climateB1formal

   Describing weather or climate that is very hot and moist, typical of equatorial regions.

   Climat tropical chaud et humide

   • The tropical heat made it difficult to work outside.
   • They experienced tropical storms during their vacation.
   • The air felt thick and tropical after the rain.

   Synonymeshumidmuggysteamysultryswelteringtorridtropical

   Antonymesarcticcoldfrigidpolartemperate

• Nom désignant l'une des deux lignes imaginaires de latitude situées à environ 23,5 degrés au nord (tropique du Cancer) et au sud (tropique du Capricorne) de l'équateur, qui délimitent la zone chaude de la Terre.

A noun referring to either of two imaginary lines of latitude, approximately 23.5 degrees north (Tropic of Cancer) and south (Tropic of Capricorn) of the equator, which mark the boundaries of the Torrid Zone.

1. Geographical lineB2formal

   One of two imaginary lines of latitude, approximately 23.5 degrees north (Tropic of Cancer) and south (Tropic of Capricorn) of the equator, marking the farthest points where the sun can be directly overhead.

   Tropique (ligne géographique)

   • The Tropic of Cancer passes through Mexico and India.
   • The sun is directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn in December.
   • These lines define the boundaries of the tropical zone.