French translation of daguerrean is 
daguerréotypes

Meaning of "daguerrean" in English

The term "daguerrean" refers to anything related to or characteristic of daguerreotypes, which were the first commercially successful form of photography. Originating in the 19th century, this process, named after its inventor Louis Daguerre, involved capturing images on a silvered copper plate. The "daguerrean" era was instrumental in the evolution of photography, marking a significant leap from traditional art forms to digital photography. This term broadly encompasses artistic styles, techniques, and technologies reminiscent of the daguerreotype period.

Meaning of "daguerréotypes" in French

The word "daguerréotypes" in French refers to the early photographic process developed by Louis Daguerre in the 1830s. This process used a silver-coated copper plate to capture images through exposure in a camera obscura. Daguerréotypes are known for their sharp detail and distinct appearance, often requiring long exposure times. They are significant in the history of photography as they marked the first practical method for capturing and preserving images, and are celebrated for their unique aesthetic and historical value.

Pronunciation of "daguerrean" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /dəˈɡɪəriən/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "daguerrean" generally remains consistent across different English-speaking regions, although slight variations in accent may affect the vowel sounds subtly. The stress predominantly falls on the second syllable, "guer."

Pronunciation of "daguerréotypes" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /da.ɡɛ.ʁe.ɔ.tɪp/

Pronunciation Variations: Regional accents in French-speaking areas may slightly alter vowel sounds or stress. In general, the pronunciation remains quite uniform, with emphasis on phonetic accuracy for clarity.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The museum hosted an exhibition of daguerrean photographs.
   (Le musée a organisé une exposition de photographies daguerréotype.)

2. Artists often explore daguerrean techniques to create unique images.
   (Les artistes explorent souvent les techniques daguerréotypes pour créer des images uniques.)

3. Daguerrean images are characterized by their silvered plates and detailed quality.
   (Les images daguerréotypes se caractérisent par leurs plaques argentées et leur qualité détaillée.)

4. The daguerrean style influenced many modern photographers.
   (Le style daguerréotype a influencé de nombreux photographes modernes.)

5. Restoring old daguerrean works is a meticulous process.
   (Restaurer de vieilles œuvres daguerréotypes est un processus minutieux.)

6. The daguerrean era marked a turning point in photographic history.
   (L'ère daguerréotype a marqué un tournant dans l'histoire de la photographie.)

7. Scholars study daguerrean techniques to understand early photography.
   (Les chercheurs étudient les techniques daguerréotypes pour comprendre la photographie ancienne.)

8. Daguerrean portraits remain popular among art collectors.
   (Les portraits daguerréotypes restent populaires parmi les collectionneurs d'art.)

9. Advances in daguerrean technology paved the way for modern cameras.
   (Les avancées dans la technologie daguerréotype ont ouvert la voie aux appareils photo modernes.)

10. The daguerrean process involved a detailed chemical procedure.
    (Le procédé daguerréotype impliquait une procédure chimique détaillée.)

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

Synonyms: photographic, pictorial, camera, picture, image.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: analog, traditional, historical, artistic, vintage.

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

Synonyms: photographie, image, cliché, portrait, capture.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: analogique, traditionnel, historique, artistique, ancien.

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