tortoise
US /ˈtɔːr.t̬əs/
UK /ˈtɔːr.t̬əs/
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tortue terrestre
a reptile of the order Testudines, characterized by a shell and slow movement, typically terrestrial and herbivorous
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The tortoise slowly made its way across the garden.
La tortue a lentement traversé le jardin.
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Many species of tortoise are endangered due to habitat loss.
De nombreuses espèces de tortues sont menacées en raison de la perte d'habitat.