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No. 12,042 in French

transects

"Transects" is not a French word; it is an English term referring to lines or paths along which observations are made or measurements are taken in scientific studies.

In a sentence

  • Les lignes des transects permettent d'étudier la diversité biologique.

    Transect lines allow the study of biological diversity.

    Here, 'transects' refers to linear paths or sections used in ecological surveys to analyze areas systematically.

  • Les transects dans le champ ont révélé des espèces rares.

    The transects in the field revealed rare species.

    In this sentence, 'transects' are used as specific survey lines across a field to identify species within the area.

  • Ils ont tracé des transects réguliers pour mesurer les changements environnementaux.

    They drew regular transects to measure environmental changes.

    Here, 'transects' are understood as evenly spaced lines or paths used for systematic measurement in environmental studies.

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