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faune

wildlife

noun FOHN Rare

Also means

fauna

Usage Note

Faune refers collectively to the animal life of a region, contrasting with flore (plant life) — the pair la faune et la flore is a fixed expression in French. It can also informally describe a colourful crowd of people (la faune du quartier). The word derives from Faunus, the Roman god of forests and animals.

Examples

"La faune de cette région est très variée."

Natural Translation

The wildlife of this region is very diverse.

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