amphibian

US /æmˈfɪb.i.ən/
UK /æmˈfɪb.i.ən/
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amphibien

a cold-blooded vertebrate animal of a class that comprises frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders. They are distinguished by having an aquatic gill-breathing larval stage followed (typically) by a terrestrial lung-breathing adult stage.

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Frogs are a common type of amphibian.
Les grenouilles sont un type courant d'amphibien.
Many amphibian species are threatened by habitat loss.
De nombreuses espèces d'amphibiens sont menacées par la perte d'habitat.
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amphibie

able to live both on land and in water.

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Crocodiles are amphibian creatures.
Les crocodiles sont des créatures amphibies.
The new vehicle has amphibian capabilities, allowing it to travel on both land and water.
Le nouveau véhicule a des capacités amphibies, lui permettant de voyager sur terre et sur l'eau.