French translation of calceiform is 
calceiform

Meaning of "calceiform" in English

"Calceiform" refers to a shape resembling a slipper or shoe. This term is often used in botany to describe certain plant structures, such as flower petals or leaves, that have a curved or concave form similar to a slipper. The word originates from the Latin terms "calceus" meaning shoe and "forma" meaning shape. It is primarily employed in scientific contexts, particularly when discussing the morphology of specific plant parts.

Meaning of "calceiform" in French

In French, "calceiform" retains the same meaning as in English and signifies something that has the shape of a slipper or a shoe. This term is particularly used in botanical discussions to describe plant structures, like petals or leaves, which have a concave or curved outline akin to a slipper. The use of this term is specialized and mainly found in scientific literature when analyzing plant morphology.

Pronunciation of "calceiform" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [ˈkalsɪɪfɔːrm]

Pronunciation Variations: In English, the pronunciation remains fairly consistent across different dialects, with slight variations in the stress on syllables. The British and American accents do not significantly alter the pronunciation of the word "calceiform."

Pronunciation of "calceiform" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [kalˈsɛifɔrm]

Pronunciation Variations: In French, pronunciation is generally uniform; however, slight regional accents might affect the pronunciation of the vowels, particularly the "a" and "e," but these differences are subtle and do not considerably change the overall sound.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The orchid's calceiform petals amazed the botanists. (Les pétales calceiformes de l'orchidée ont émerveillé les botanistes.)
2. This unique flower has a calceiform structure similar to a slipper. (Cette fleur unique possède une structure calceiforme semblable à une pantoufle.)
3. Scientists discovered a new plant species with calceiform leaves. (Les scientifiques ont découvert une nouvelle espèce de plante aux feuilles calceiformes.)
4. The calceiform design of the bloom intrigued the horticulturists. (Le design calceiforme de la fleur a intrigué les horticulteurs.)
5. During the lecture, the professor illustrated calceiform shapes in nature. (Pendant la conférence, le professeur a illustré des formes calceiformes dans la nature.)
6. Calceiform formations are relatively rare in plant anatomy. (Les formations calceiformes sont relativement rares en anatomie végétale.)
7. The calceiform appearance added an aesthetic element to the garden. (L'apparence calceiforme a ajouté un élément esthétique au jardin.)
8. They photographed the calceiform petals for the botanical journal. (Ils ont photographié les pétales calceiformes pour la revue botanique.)
9. The calceiform bloom was the centerpiece of the exhibit. (La fleur calceiforme était la pièce maîtresse de l'exposition.)
10. Observing the calceiform characteristics helped in the species classification. (Observer les caractéristiques calceiformes a aidé à la classification des espèces.)

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

Synonyms: slipper-shaped, shoe-like, concave, curved, sandal-like

Antonyms: flat, straight, linear, even, plain

Similar Words: cup-shaped, boot-shaped, rounded, bowl-like, hollow

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

Synonyms: pantoufle, chaussure, concave, incurvé, semblable à un sabot

Antonyms: plat, droit, linéaire, uni, simple

Similar Words: en forme de coupe, en forme de botte, arrondi, en forme de bol, creux

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