French translation of absinthial is 
absinthial

Meaning of "absinthial" in English

The term "absinthial" is used to describe something that has the qualities of absinthe, a highly alcoholic beverage made from various herbs, including the leaves and flowers of Artemisia absinthium. Traditionally, it refers to anything possessing the bitter, aromatic characteristics associated with absinthe. This word can also metaphorically describe a particularly bitter experience or a tangy, medicinal taste. Occasionally, it is used in a poetic or literary context to invoke a sense of mystery or an exotic allure akin to that created by the cultural history of absinthe.

Meaning of "absinthial" in French

In French, "absinthial" conveys the same characteristics associated with absinthe, particularly its aromatic and bitter properties. The term is often used to evoke the distinct taste of this traditional spirit, historically notable in European culture. It may also extend metaphorically to describe something possessing the unusual, somewhat mystical allure akin to that which absinthe holds in literary and artistic contexts. While not commonly used in everyday French, it shares the same nuanced associations with bitterness and exotic mystique as its English counterpart.

Pronunciation of "absinthial" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /æbˈsɪnθiəl/

Pronunciation Variations: English accents do not typically have significant variations in pronouncing "absinthial," but regional accents may influence the enunciation of vowel sounds, potentially making it sound either more clipped or drawn out depending on the speaker's dialect.

Pronunciation of "absinthial" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ab.sɛ̃t.jal/

Pronunciation Variations: In French, the pronunciation of "absinthial" may vary slightly from region to region, especially in how nasal sounds are articulated, possibly leading to minor differences in emphasis but generally remaining consistent across French-speaking areas.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The cocktail had an absinthial aroma that intrigued everyone. (Le cocktail avait un arôme absinthial qui intriguait tout le monde.)
2. Her absinthial wit was sharp and captivating. (Son esprit absinthial était aigu et captivant.)
3. The writer described the landscape as having an absinthial beauty. (L'écrivain a décrit le paysage comme ayant une beauté absinthial.)
4. The tea possessed an absinthial bitterness that was strangely pleasant. (Le thé possédait une amertume absinthial étrangement agréable.)
5. He was drawn to the absinthial glow of the forbidden bar. (Il était attiré par la lueur absinthial du bar interdit.)
6. The perfume left behind an absinthial trace that lingered. (Le parfum a laissé une trace absinthial qui persistait.)
7. Her memory of the night was absinthial, bittersweet yet unforgettable. (Son souvenir de la nuit était absinthial, amer mais inoubliable.)
8. The absinthial notes in the dish enhanced its complexity. (Les notes absinthial du plat ont renforcé sa complexité.)
9. The absinthial narrative captured the readers' imaginations. (Le récit absinthial a captivé l'imagination des lecteurs.)
10. The absinthial quality of his work added a layer of depth. (La qualité absinthial de son travail ajoutait une couche de profondeur.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "absinthial" in English

Synonyms: bitter, aromatic, herby, tangy, pungent, sharp, piquant.

Antonyms: sweet, bland, mild, smooth, sugary.

Similar Words: wormwood, thujone, herbal, essence, intoxicating.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "absinthial" in French

Synonyms: amer, aromatique, herbacé, piquant, vif.

Antonyms: doux, fade, suave, lisse, sucré.

Similar Words: armoise, thujone, herbe, essence, envoûtant.

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