LangolingSolar system
When exploring the wonders of the solar system, knowledge of French enhances your experience by allowing you to immerse deeper into the rich cultural heritage and scientific achievements associated with French-speaking space missions and astronomical studies. From the detailed insights provided by French astronomers in their research on the planets and moons of our solar system to the breathtaking images captured by French-built cameras aboard interplanetary probes, proficiency in French helps uncover unique perspectives on the marvels of our cosmic neighborhood.
Moreover, for those planning travel within the solar system or studying at a university with strong French-speaking departments, learning French opens up numerous opportunities. Many scientific journals and publications about the exploration of the planets are written in French, ensuring that you won’t miss out on important discoveries and theories. Additionally, France's significant contributions to space science and technology make it a prime destination for students and researchers interested in solar system studies, making knowledge of French essential for academic and professional success in this field.
Venus is closer to the Sun than Earth.
Vénus est plus proche du Soleil que la Terre.
The distance between Mars and Jupiter varies in an area called the asteroid belt.
La distance entre Mars et Jupiter varie dans une région appelée ceinture des astéroïdes.
Saturn has more than 80 moons.
Saturn a plus de 80 lunes.
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.
Jupiter est la plus grande planète de notre système solaire.
The Sun gives us light and heat.
Le Soleil nous donne de la lumière et du chauffage.
Uranus rotates on its side.
Uranus tourne sur son côté.
The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
Les planètes intérieures sont Mercure, Vénus, la Terre et Mars.
Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006.
Pluto a été réclassifié comme planète naine en 2006.
Mercury has no natural satellite.
Mercure n'a aucun satellite naturel.
Neptune is the farthest planet from the Sun.
Neptune est la planète la plus loin du Soleil.
The asteroid belt lies between Mars and Jupiter.
Le banc d'astéroïdes se trouve entre Mars et Jupiter.
Icy moons like Europa have subsurface oceans.
Les lunes glaciaires comme Europa ont des océans sous-laplats.
Saturn's rings are made of ice and rock.
Les anneaux de Saturne sont faits d'ice et de roche.
Venus rotates in the opposite direction to most planets.
Vénus tourne dans le sens opposé à la plupart des planètes.
Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, has a thick atmosphere.
Titan, la plus grande lune de Saturne, a une atmosphère dense.
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is an giant storm bigger than Earth.
Le Grand Spot Rouge de Jupiter est une tempête gigantesque plus grande que la Terre.
The Sun is about 93 million miles from Earth.
Le Soleil est à environ 93 millions de miles du globe terrestre.
Mars has two small moons named Phobos and Deimos.
Mars a deux lunes petites nommées Phobos et Deimos.
Uranus is composed mostly of water and methane.
Uranus est composé principalement d'eau et de méthane.
Pluto has five known moons, including Charon.
Pluton a cinq lunes connues, dont Charon.