French translation of caducean is 
caducean

Meaning of "caducean" in English

The term "caducean" relates to the caduceus, a symbol traditionally associated with Hermes or Mercury, known for commerce and negotiation, featuring two snakes entwined around a staff. In modern contexts, it may often be confused with the Rod of Asclepius, a symbol associated with medicine, which bears a single snake. The word "caducean" thus pertains to objects, designs, or representations reminiscent of this classic emblem, reflecting associations with healing, negotiation, or commerce depending on the context in which it is used.

Meaning of "caducean" in French

The word "caducean" in French still refers to the caduceus, a symbol of Hermes or Mercury characterized by two intertwined snakes around a staff. It evokes connotations of commerce, eloquence, and negotiation in classical mythology. Although it is sometimes mixed with the medical symbol, the Rod of Asclepius, "caducean" in its accurate form is linked to the attributes and iconography surrounding Hermes. The usage of "caducean" may also extend to describing items or motifs bearing the resemblance of this ancient icon.

Pronunciation of "caducean" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [kəˈdjuːʃən]

Pronunciation Variations: "Caducean" is commonly pronounced with emphasis on the second syllable, but slight variations may occur depending on regional accents, where the emphasis might shift slightly, or vowel sounds might be pronounced differently.

Pronunciation of "caducean" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [kadyseɑ̃]

Pronunciation Variations: In French, "caducean" is typically pronounced with an emphasis on the final nasal vowel. There might be slight variations in regional dialects within French-speaking areas, particularly in vowel quality.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The doctor's logo incorporated a caducean design. (Le logo du médecin intégrait un motif caduceen.)
2. Museums often display caducean artifacts to illustrate ancient trade. (Les musées exposent souvent des artefacts caduceens pour illustrer le commerce ancien.)
3. Jewelry in a caducean style was popular in ancient times. (Les bijoux de style caduceen étaient populaires dans l'Antiquité.)
4. The sculpture depicted a caducean figure holding a scroll. (La sculpture représentait une figure caduceen tenant un rouleau.)
5. The lecture on ancient symbols included a section on the caducean emblem. (Le cours sur les symboles anciens comprenait une section sur l'emblème caduceen.)
6. The artwork featured a caducean motif intertwined with vines. (L'œuvre d'art présentait un motif caduceen entrelacé de vignes.)
7. In literature, the caducean staff is a symbol of negotiation. (Dans la littérature, le bâton caduceen est un symbole de négociation.)
8. Some alchemical texts reference the caducean as a metaphor for transformation. (Certains textes alchimiques font référence au caduceen comme métaphore de la transformation.)
9. The ancient seal bore a caducean pattern to signify alliance. (L'ancien sceau portait un motif caduceen pour signifier l'alliance.)
10. An academic paper explored the caducean influence on modern design. (Un article académique explorait l'influence caduceen sur le design moderne.)

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

Synonyms: hermetic, mercurial.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: serpentine, symbolic, emblematic, commercial, healing.

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

Synonyms: hermétique, mercuriel.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: serpentin, symbolique, emblématique, commercial, guérison.

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