Meaning of "pademelon" in English

A pademelon is a small to medium-sized marsupial native to Australia and New Guinea. Closely related to the kangaroo and wallaby, it belongs to the family Macropodidae. Pademelons inhabit forests and are known for their short, thick tail and hidden pouch, where the females nurture their young. They are typically nocturnal, feeding on a variety of vegetation. The name "pademelon" is derived from an Aboriginal word, and these creatures play a role in their ecosystems by aiding seed dispersal through their diet.

Meaning of "pademelon" in French

In French, "pademelon" refers to the same small marsupial similar to the kangaroos and wallabies and is found in forests throughout Australia and New Guinea. Like its English counterpart, the French "pademelon" is known for its nocturnal habits and distinctive physical traits, such as its stocky build and short tail. The term is used in the same context, emphasizing the ecological importance of this animal in its habitat, including its role in seed dispersal.

Pronunciation of "pademelon" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [ˈpædəˌmɛlən]

Pronunciation Variations: In some dialects, the emphasis might slightly vary, but generally, the standard pronunciation remains consistent across English-speaking regions.

Pronunciation of "pademelon" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [padmɛlɔ̃]

Pronunciation Variations: The French pronunciation is fairly consistent, with typical variations coming from regional accents, where nasal sounds may be expressed differently.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The pademelon is rarely seen during the day. (Le pademelon est rarement vu pendant la journée.)
  2. Pademelons are known for their agility in the dense forest. (Les pademelons sont connus pour leur agilité dans la forêt dense.)
  3. I observed a pademelon while hiking in Tasmania. (J'ai observé un pademelon lors d'une randonnée en Tasmanie.)
  4. Baby pademelons remain in their mother’s pouch for several months. (Les bébés pademelons restent dans la poche de leur mère pendant plusieurs mois.)
  5. Pademelons contribute to the seed dispersal of various plant species. (Les pademelons contribuent à la dispersion des graines de diverses espèces végétales.)
  6. The pademelon is a crucial component of the local ecosystem. (Le pademelon est un élément crucial de l'écosystème local.)
  7. Pademelons are mostly active at night, searching for food. (Les pademelons sont principalement actifs la nuit, cherchant de la nourriture.)
  8. Conservation efforts are in place to protect the pademelon’s habitat. (Des efforts de conservation sont mis en place pour protéger l'habitat du pademelon.)
  9. The pademelon's diet consists mainly of leaves and fruits. (Le régime alimentaire du pademelon se compose principalement de feuilles et de fruits.)
  10. Watching the pademelon's behavior can teach us much about marsupials. (Observer le comportement du pademelon peut nous apprendre beaucoup sur les marsupiaux.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "pademelon" in English

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Similar Words: wallaby, kangaroo, marsupial, bandicoot, possum

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "pademelon" in French

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Similar Words: wallaby, kangourou, marsupial, bandicoot, possum

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