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extinction

extinction, dying out

noun ex-tank-SYOHN Rare
Animals & Nature Environment

Also means

extinguishing

Usage Note

Extinction refers both to the biological extinction of a species (en voie d'extinction = 'endangered, on the path to extinction') and to putting out a fire or light. The phrase voix en extinction means a failing voice, as from illness. An already-extinct species is described as éteinte or disparue.

Examples

"Cette espèce est en voie d'extinction."

Natural Translation

This species is endangered.

Literal Translation

This species is on the way to extinction.

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