French translation of calceolate is 
calceolate

Meaning of "calceolate" in English

"Calceolate" is an adjective used predominantly in botany to describe something shaped like a slipper or shoe, often used to refer to certain types of flowers or petals. This morphological term is derived from Latin, with "calcei" meaning shoe. The term is applied when the base of a flower has a unique, pouch-like form that resembles a slipper, enhancing both aesthetic and functional aspects of certain plant species by aiding in pollination strategies.

Meaning of "calceolate" in French

In French, "calceolate" carries a similar definition and usage as in English, primarily describing a morphological feature in botany. The word is used to specify the shape of certain flowers or petals that resemble a slipper, which can be important in identifying plant species and understanding their pollination methods. The term highlights the importance of shape in botanical classifications, offering a descriptive way to convey the unique structural characteristics of plant life.

Pronunciation of "calceolate" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /kælˈsiː.əˌleɪt/

In English, "calceolate" may not have widely varied regional pronunciations due to its specialized use, but the stress is typically on the second syllable. As a term used mainly within academic and scientific contexts, there may be slight differences based on native accents in the pronunciation of vowels.

Pronunciation of "calceolate" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /kal.se.ɔ.lat/

In French, "calceolate" also maintains a specialized use, and its pronunciation follows typical French phonetic patterns, with emphasis on clarity of vowels and balanced syllabic stress. As with English, regional variations are minimal, mostly influenced by native speakers' accentual tendencies.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The calceolate flower was a striking addition to the botanical display.
   (La fleur calceolée était une addition frappante à l'exposition botanique.)

2. Researchers discovered a new calceolate species in the Amazon rainforest.
   (Les chercheurs ont découvert une nouvelle espèce calceolée dans la forêt amazonienne.)

3. The plant's unique calceolate petals attracted numerous pollinators.
   (Les pétales calceolés uniques de la plante attiraient de nombreux pollinisateurs.)

4. Gardeners admired the calceolate shape of the orchids.
   (Les jardiniers admiraient la forme calceolée des orchidées.)

5. Botany students learn to identify calceolate structures in their studies.
   (Les étudiants en botanique apprennent à identifier les structures calceolées dans leurs études.)

6. The artist drew inspiration from the calceolate pattern of the flowers.
   (L’artiste s'est inspiré du motif calceolé des fleurs.)

7. A calceolate feature in the plant suggested an adaptation to its environment.
   (Une caractéristique calceolée de la plante suggérait une adaptation à son environnement.)

8. The calceolate form is rare in many plant families but fascinating to study.
   (La forme calceolée est rare dans de nombreuses familles de plantes mais fascinante à étudier.)

9. Scientists debated the evolutionary advantage of the calceolate flowers.
   (Les scientifiques débattaient de l'avantage évolutif des fleurs calceolées.)

10. Calceolate designs are prominent in some artistic representations of nature.
    (Les motifs calceolés sont proéminents dans certaines représentations artistiques de la nature.)

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

Synonyms: slipper-shaped, shoe-like, pouch-like, sacculate. Antonyms: flat, straight, non-arched, linear. Similar Words: curved, convex, bulbous, inflated.

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

Synonyms: en forme de pantoufle, en forme de chaussure, poche. Antonyms: plat, droit, linéaire. Similar Words: courbé, convexe, bulbeux, gonflé.

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