French translation of calenture is 
calenture

Meaning of "calenture" in English

Calenture is an old term referring to a type of fever experienced by sailors during long sea voyages, especially in tropical regions. It was characterized by hallucinations and delirium, where sufferers imagined the sea to be a lush, green field and would attempt to jump into it. Although the exact cause of calenture is not well-known, it is believed to be related to prolonged exposure to the sun and heat, combined with isolation and lack of fresh provisions. This word is an archaic descriptor for what might now be called tropical fever or sunstroke.

Meaning of "calenture" in French

In French, "calenture" retains the same historical meaning as in English. It describes a fever that sailors suffered during long ocean journeys, often causing them to hallucinate and, at times, to see the ocean as inviting cool fields. Originating from a time when sea voyages were arduous and perilous, the term is now largely historical. Formerly a common threat to seafarers, calenture was linked to sun exposure and the psychological toll of prolonged voyages. Today, it is more a literary or historical reference than a medical term.

Pronunciation of "calenture" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈkæl.ən.tʃər/

Pronunciation Variations: There are minimal variations in the pronunciation of "calenture" across different English dialects. In the UK, the pronunciation tends to emphasize the first syllable more distinctly, whereas in American English, the pronunciation may be more even across the syllables.

Pronunciation of "calenture" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ka.lɑ̃.tyʁ/

Pronunciation Variations: Variations in the pronunciation of "calenture" in French are subtle and primarily influenced by regional accents across France and other French-speaking regions. For instance, the Parisian accent may slightly differ in intonation from a southern French accent.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The sailors were worried about catching calenture on their long voyage.
   (Les marins s'inquiétaient de contracter la calenture lors de leur long voyage.)

2. Historians often recount tales of calenture affecting famous explorers.
   (Les historiens racontent souvent des récits de calenture affectant des explorateurs célèbres.)

3. Calenture was once a common affliction for those at sea for months.
   (La calenture était autrefois une affection courante pour ceux en mer pendant des mois.)

4. In literature, calenture is frequently used to describe delusions of seafarers.
   (Dans la littérature, la calenture est souvent utilisée pour décrire les délires des marins.)

5. The sailors’ intense exposure to the sun led to cases of calenture onboard.
   (L'exposition intense des marins au soleil a conduit à des cas de calenture à bord.)

6. Chroniclers noted that calenture could lead to sailors jumping overboard.
   (Les chroniqueurs ont noté que la calenture pouvait pousser les marins à sauter par-dessus bord.)

7. Remedies for calenture were often ineffective, relying on superstition.
   (Les remèdes pour la calenture étaient souvent inefficaces, reposant sur des superstitions.)

8. Some sailors mistook calenture symptoms for a spiritual experience.
   (Certains marins confondaient les symptômes de la calenture avec une expérience spirituelle.)

9. The story of calenture illustrates the challenges of early sea travel.
   (L'histoire de la calenture illustre les défis des premiers voyages maritimes.)

10. Calenture is now largely a historical curiosity among maritime phenomena.
    (La calenture est désormais largement une curiosité historique parmi les phénomènes maritimes.)

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

Synonyms: fever, sunstroke, heatstroke, tropical fever, delirium.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: hallucination, mirage, sun fever, sea fever, nautical illness.

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

Synonyms: fièvre, insolation, coup de chaleur, délire tropical.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: hallucination, mirage, fièvre des mers, maladie nautique.

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