French translation of dampy is 
humidifié

Meaning of "dampy" in English

The term "dampy" is an informal adjective used to describe something that is slightly wet or moist, often in a slightly unpleasant way. It can evoke a sense of mild discomfort due to humidity or the general presence of moisture. While it's not a common term, it might be used to describe atmospheric conditions, materials, or surfaces unexpectedly holding moisture. Its rarity means it might be more playful or informal in tone when used.

Meaning of "humidifié" in French

In French, "humidifié" is an adjective derived from the verb "humidifier", meaning to moisten or dampen something. It typically refers to objects or surfaces that have been intentionally made slightly wet, usually for practical reasons. This could be for preservation, improvement of texture, or preparation for a specific process. Although the connotation isn't inherently negative, it suggests a change due to moisture's presence.

Pronunciation of "dampy" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈdæmpi/.

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "dampy" is relatively consistent, without significant dialectical variations across English-speaking regions.

Pronunciation of "humidifié" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /y.mi.di.fje/.

Pronunciation Variations: French pronunciation can vary slightly by region, but "humidifié" is generally pronounced consistently across France and other French-speaking areas.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The air felt unusually dampy after the rain stopped. (L'air était inhabituellement humidifié après la pluie.)
2. She wore a dampy scarf that clung to her neck. (Elle portait une écharpe humidifiée qui collait à son cou.)
3. The walls in the basement became dampy during the winter. (Les murs de la cave sont devenus humidifiés pendant l'hiver.)
4. He disliked the dampy feel of the fabric. (Il n'aimait pas la sensation humidifiée du tissu.)
5. After the leak, the carpet was dampy and uncomfortable to walk on. (Après la fuite, le tapis était humidifié et inconfortable à marcher.)
6. A dampy odor lingered in the old house. (Une odeur humidifiée flottait dans la vieille maison.)
7. Her dampy hair dripped onto the floor. (Ses cheveux humidifiés dégoulinaient sur le sol.)
8. The morning was unexpectedly dampy for a summer day. (Le matin était étonnamment humidifié pour une journée d'été.)
9. He found the dampy pages difficult to flip through. (Il trouvait les pages humidifiées difficiles à tourner.)
10. The dampy ground caused his shoes to make squelching noises. (Le sol humidifié faisait émettre des bruits de succion à ses chaussures.)

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

Synonyms: moist, soggy, clammy, humid, muggy.

Antonyms: dry, arid, parched.

Similar Words: dewy, wet, dripping.

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

Synonyms: mouillé, humide, imbibé, trempé.

Antonyms: sec, déshydraté.

Similar Words: arrosé, mouillant.

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