Meaning of "paleontologist" in English

A paleontologist is a scientist who studies the history of life on Earth through the examination of plant and animal fossils. This field of study, known as paleontology, involves the analysis of fossilized bones, shells, and other remains to understand how organisms evolved, how they interacted with their environment, and what factors led to their extinction. Paleontologists often work in academic settings, museums, or research institutions, contributing to our understanding of the Earth's biological and geological past.

Meaning of "paléontologue" in French

A paléontologue is a scientist dedicated to the study of Earth's historical life forms, known as paleontology. This research involves examining fossils, such as bones, shells, and imprints, to gather insights into the evolution of organisms, their ecological interactions, and the reasons behind their extinction. Paléontologues work extensively with historical biological data to reconstruct the biological and ecological history of our planet, often holding positions in academia, museums, or scientific research organizations.

Pronunciation of "paleontologist" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˌpeɪ.li.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

Pronunciation Variations: In American English, it is pronounced as /ˌpeɪ.li.ənˈtɑː.lə.dʒɪst/, whereas in British English, it might have a slightly sharper "t" sound. The stress is typically placed on the third syllable in both dialects.

Pronunciation of "paléontologue" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /pa.le.ɔ̃.tɔ.lɔɡ/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation is generally consistent across French dialects, with slight variations in accentuation depending on regional influences. The "é" is pronounced as a long "ay" sound, typical of standard French pronunciation.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The paleontologist discovered a new dinosaur species in the remote desert. (Le paléontologue a découvert une nouvelle espèce de dinosaure dans le désert reculé.)

  2. She became interested in becoming a paleontologist after visiting the natural history museum. (Elle s'est intéressée à devenir paléontologue après avoir visité le musée d'histoire naturelle.)

  3. The work of a paleontologist can help us understand climate change. (Le travail d'un paléontologue peut nous aider à comprendre le changement climatique.)

  4. The paleontologist's findings were published in a scientific journal. (Les découvertes du paléontologue ont été publiées dans une revue scientifique.)

  5. As a paleontologist, he often travels to excavation sites around the world. (En tant que paléontologue, il voyage souvent sur des sites de fouilles à travers le monde.)

  6. She attended many conferences to discuss her paleontological research. (Elle a assisté à de nombreuses conférences pour discuter de ses recherches paléontologiques.)

  7. The paleontologist gave a lecture on the extinction of large mammals. (Le paléontologue a donné une conférence sur l'extinction des grands mammifères.)

  8. Paleontologists can often determine the age of fossils using radiometric dating. (Les paléontologues peuvent souvent déterminer l'âge des fossiles grâce à la datation radiométrique.)

  9. The museum hired a new paleontologist to expand its collection. (Le musée a embauché un nouveau paléontologue pour élargir sa collection.)

  10. Her dream is to be a paleontologist and discover ancient life forms. (Son rêve est d'être paléontologue et de découvrir des formes de vie anciennes.)

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

Synonyms: scientist, fossil expert, geologist, paleobiologist, archaeologist.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: researcher, biologist, naturalist, anthropologist, historian.

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

Synonyms: scientifique, expert en fossiles, géologue, paléobiologiste, archéologue.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: chercheur, biologiste, naturaliste, anthropologue, historien.

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