French translation of caddice is 
caddice

Meaning of "caddice" in English

The term "caddice" is somewhat uncommon and can refer to a kind of woolen yarn or cloth used in the past, particularly in the production of fine garments or trimmings. It is also known as "caddis," and sometimes describes the protective cases made by caddisfly larvae. These cases are constructed from materials found in aquatic environments, like sand, stones, or plant matter, providing a safe habitat during their developmental phase. The word evokes an ancient textile tradition and is linked to artistry and craftsmanship.

Meaning of "caddice" in French

In French, "caddice" retains the same historical and ecological meanings as in English. It refers to a type of woolen cloth or yarn used traditionally in garment making, as well as to the protective casings created by larval insects, particularly the caddisfly. These casings, built using surrounding natural elements such as sand and small stones, exemplify the larva's adaptation to aquatic habitats. The word also correlates with the French textile history, denoting craftsmanship and nature's ingenuity.

Pronunciation of "caddice" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈkædɪs/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation remains relatively consistent across various English dialects, with minor accent variations in vowel emphasis.

Pronunciation of "caddice" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /kadis/

Pronunciation Variations: In French, the pronunciation remains mostly uniform with slight regional differences, particularly in the way vowels might be articulated more nasally in certain areas.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The caddice fly builds its case using small pebbles. (La mouche caddice construit son étui à l'aide de petits cailloux.)
2. Caddice yarn was once popular in the textile industry. (Le fil de caddice était autrefois populaire dans l'industrie textile.)
3. The caddice larvae are fascinating to observe in their natural habitat. (Les larves de caddice sont fascinantes à observer dans leur habitat naturel.)
4. She admired the intricate caddice case built by the insect. (Elle admirait l'étui complexe de caddice construit par l'insecte.)
5. Caddice cloth was used in fine garment making centuries ago. (Le tissu de caddice était utilisé dans la confection de vêtements fins il y a des siècles.)
6. The delicate nature of the caddice structure intrigued the scientists. (La nature délicate de la structure de caddice intriguait les scientifiques.)
7. The artisan skillfully crafted a replica of a historic caddice textile. (L'artisan a habilement fabriqué une réplique d'un textile historique en caddice.)
8. Exploring rivers, they found many caddice fly habitats. (En explorant les rivières, ils ont trouvé de nombreux habitats de mouches caddice.)
9. The museum exhibited historical caddice fabric pieces. (Le musée a exposé des pièces de tissu caddice historiques.)
10. He collected caddice cases as a hobby during his travels. (Il collectionnait des étuis de caddice comme loisir lors de ses voyages.)

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

Synonyms: caddis, yarn, woolen cloth, textile, larva casing.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: fabric, garment, larva house, textile fiber, protective covering.

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

Synonyms: caddis, fil de laine, tissu, étui larvaire, textile.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: tissu, vêtement, maison de larve, fibre textile, couverture protectrice.

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