French translation of barmecide is 
barmecide

Meaning of "barmecide" in English

"Barmecide" refers to something that is illusory or imagined, providing false satisfaction or hope. The term originates from a story in "The Arabian Nights," where a wealthy Barmecide prince offers a beggar a feast but with imaginary food. This notion indicates a deceptive promise or unreal generosity, where what is seemingly offered or expected does not actually exist. It's used figuratively to describe a situation that pretends to be fulfilling or advantageous but in reality is not.

Meaning of "barmecide" in French

In French, "barmecide" carries the same connotations as in English, referring to an illusion or a deceptive promise. The term conveys the idea of something that appears real or generous on the surface but lacks substance or truth. This word is used to describe situations or offers that are only seemingly beneficial or fulfilling, drawing from the story in "The Arabian Nights" where a feast is offered with imaginary food, thus highlighting the aspect of deception and unreal satisfaction.

Pronunciation of "barmecide" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈbɑːrmɪsaɪd/.

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation may vary slightly with regional accents, particularly the vowel sounds, but it generally remains consistent across English-speaking regions.

Pronunciation of "barmecide" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /baʁməˈsid/.

Pronunciation Variations: French pronunciation remains fairly consistent, though regional accents may impact the intonation and emphasis slightly.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The promise of a quick profit was just a Barmecide illusion. (La promesse d'un profit rapide n'était qu'une illusion barmécide.)
2. He realized too late that the agreement was entirely Barmecide. (Il a réalisé trop tard que l'accord était totalement barmécide.)
3. Her smile offered Barmecide comfort during difficult times. (Son sourire offrait un réconfort barmécide en période difficile.)
4. The luxurious feast was nothing but a Barmecide banquet. (Le festin somptueux n'était qu'un banquet barmécide.)
5. His words were soothing, but ultimately Barmecide. (Ses mots étaient apaisants, mais en fin de compte barmécide.)
6. The success of the project turned out to be Barmecide. (Le succès du projet s'est avéré être barmécide.)
7. Many promises in the contract were Barmecide in nature. (De nombreuses promesses dans le contrat étaient de nature barmécide.)
8. The oasis they sought was merely a Barmecide mirage. (L'oasis qu'ils cherchaient n'était qu'un mirage barmécide.)
9. She offered Barmecide support to her colleagues. (Elle offrait un soutien barmécide à ses collègues.)
10. Despite appearances, the lifestyle was purely Barmecide. (Malgré les apparences, le mode de vie était purement barmécide.)

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

Synonyms: illusory, deceptive, imaginary, phantom, unreal, fictitious, chimerical, delusory, visionary, insubstantial.

Antonyms: real, genuine, tangible, actual, true, authentic, substantial, concrete, factual, palpable.

Similar Words: superficial, hollow, empty, false, sham, spurious, bogus, mock, feigned, pretended.

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

Synonyms: illusoire, trompeur, imaginaire, fantomatique, irréel, fictif, chimérique, fallacieux, visionnaire, insubstantiel.

Antonyms: réel, authentique, tangible, réel, vrai, authentique, substantiel, concret, factuel, palpable.

Similar Words: superficiel, creux, vide, faux, simulacre, spurious, fictif, feint, prétendu, illusoire.

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