French translation of dandify is 
dandify

Meaning of "dandify" in English

"Dandify" is a verb that means to make someone or something more stylish or elegant in appearance, often with an excess of refinement or formality. The term is derived from "dandy", which historically referred to a man who placed great importance on his appearance and sartorial elegance. "Dandify" implies an effort to enhance or exaggerate style, sometimes to the point of affectation, emphasizing a transformation that adds flair or panache to one's look.

Meaning of "dandify" in French

In French, "dandify" translates to a concept similar to "pomponner" or "se faire beau." It involves enhancing one's appearance in a refined or stylish manner, often associated with a certain degree of flamboyance or ostentation. The word retains its focus on elegance and careful presentation, suggesting a transformation that involves attention to detail and fashion, making it synonymous with efforts to look more fashionable or well-groomed.

Pronunciation of "dandify" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈdændɪfaɪ/

Pronunciation Variations: In some regional accents, the "a" in "dandify" may be pronounced with a slightly more elongated or less stressed tone, particularly in British English. However, the pronunciation remains relatively consistent across most English-speaking regions.

Pronunciation of "dandify" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /dɑ̃di.fje/

Pronunciation Variations: While "dandify" as a French term aligns with English phonetics, some speakers may adapt pronunciation based on regional dialects, though it remains largely unchanged in context due to its borrowed nature from English.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. He tried to dandify his look with a new stylish hat. (Il a essayé de se pomponner avec un nouveau chapeau élégant.)
2. The designer aimed to dandify the traditional uniform with brighter colors. (Le designer a cherché à pomponner l'uniforme traditionnel avec des couleurs plus vives.)
3. She loves to dandify her appearance for special occasions. (Elle aime se pomponner pour les occasions spéciales.)
4. To dandify their old house, they added modern furniture and art. (Pour égayer leur vieille maison, ils ont ajouté des meubles et des œuvres d'art modernes.)
5. He worked hard to dandify his image before the interview. (Il a travaillé dur pour se pomponner avant l'entretien.)
6. The festival was an excuse for everyone to dandify themselves. (Le festival était une excuse pour tout le monde de se pomponner.)
7. He dandified his car with new rims and a paint job. (Il a pomponné sa voiture avec de nouvelles jantes et une peinture.)
8. The novel describes a culture that likes to dandify everything. (Le roman décrit une culture qui aime pomponner tout.)
9. She often dandifies her garden with seasonal flowers. (Elle pomponne souvent son jardin avec des fleurs de saison.)
10. His effort to dandify his presentation was appreciated. (Son effort pour pomponner sa présentation a été apprécié.)

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

Synonyms: decorate, spruce up, embellish, adorn, primp, beautify, groom, enhance, polish, refine.

Antonyms: simplify, uglify, diminish, downgrade, mar, deface.

Similar Words: furbish, smarten, fashion, elaborate, glamorize, style.

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

Synonyms: pomponner, embellir, parer, agrémenter, orner, raffiner, enjoliver.

Antonyms: simplifier, enlaidir, diminuer, dégrader, défigurer.

Similar Words: soigner, styler, décorer, garnir, épanouir.

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