French translation of dauber is 
dauber

Meaning of "dauber" in English

The word "dauber" refers to an individual or tool that applies paint, adhesive, or other substances in an unskilled or casual manner. It can denote someone who is not a professional artist but likes to paint or someone who paints in a haphazard, imprecise way. The term can also relate to a tool used for daubing, such as a sponge, brush, or cloth, typically used for applying substances like paints or creams.

Meaning of "dauber" in French

In French, "dauber" does not refer to a person or tool that applies substances as in English. It is a verb meaning to criticise or mock someone or something, often in a sharp or satirical way. This use is quite different from the English meaning, reflecting the diverse evolution of words across languages.

Pronunciation of "dauber" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [ˈdɔːbər]

Pronunciation Variations: In some regional accents, particularly American English, the "r" is pronounced more distinctly, whereas in British English, the "r" might be softer or non-rhotic. Variations depend on local dialects.

Pronunciation of "dauber" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [do.be]

Pronunciation Variations: French pronunciation remains relatively consistent across regions. However, emphasis might vary slightly, but the pronunciation remains close to the given phonetic transcription.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The artist used a dauber to apply the paint. (L'artiste a utilisé un tampon pour appliquer la peinture.)
2. His work, though skillful, was criticized as the efforts of a mere dauber. (Son travail, bien que habile, a été critiqué comme les efforts d'un simple peintre amateur.)
3. She grabbed a dauber to smooth out the edges. (Elle a pris un tampon pour lisser les bords.)
4. The dauber was stained with bright colors from previous projects. (Le tampon était taché de couleurs vives provenant de projets antérieurs.)
5. Children often make use of a dauber in their art classes. (Les enfants utilisent souvent un tampon dans leurs cours d'art.)
6. A dauber is not just for beginners; many experienced artists also use them. (Un tampon n'est pas réservé aux débutants ; de nombreux artistes expérimentés les utilisent également.)
7. He accidentally smudged the canvas with a dauber. (Il a accidentellement taché la toile avec un tampon.)
8. Each stroke was applied with a dauber, creating a textured effect. (Chaque coup était appliqué avec un tampon, créant un effet texturé.)
9. The hallway was painted using a large dauber. (Le couloir a été peint à l'aide d'un grand tampon.)
10. Her hobby as a casual dauber turned into a passion for painting. (Son passe-temps en tant que peintre amateur est devenu une passion pour la peinture.)

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

Synonyms: painter, artist, smearer, dabber, applicator.

Antonyms: professional, expert, critic, analyst, evaluator.

Similar Words: smudger, brush, sponge, blotter, splasher.

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

Synonyms: critiquer, dénigrer, moquer, railler, tourner en dérision.

Antonyms: louer, approuver, complimenter, admirer, féliciter.

Similar Words: critiquer, dénoncer, attaquer, déprécier, médire.

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