French translation of dayfly is 
dayfly

Meaning of "dayfly" in English

The term "dayfly" generally refers to an insect belonging to the order Ephemeroptera, commonly known as mayflies. These are aquatic insects with short lifespans in their adult stage, often living for only 24 hours. In some contexts, "dayfly" can also metaphorically refer to something ephemeral or transient, capturing the idea of fleeting beauty or a moment that is both beautiful and short-lived.

Meaning of "dayfly" in French

In French, the term "dayfly" can be translated to "éphémère," which also refers to the insect known as a mayfly. Similar to its English counterpart, the word connotes the fleeting nature of these insects, which have very brief lifespans as adults. Additionally, "éphémère" can describe something temporary or short-lived, underscoring the transient beauty captured by the name of the insect.

Pronunciation of "dayfly" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈdeɪ.flaɪ/

Pronunciation Variations: There is little variation in the pronunciation of "dayfly" across different English dialects. However, slight variations in accent may produce subtle differences in vowel sound.

Pronunciation of "dayfly" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /e.fe.mɛʁ/

Pronunciation Variations: In French, pronunciation may vary slightly between different regions, but generally remains consistent, especially the "r" sound, which can be more guttural in some areas.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The dayfly landed delicately on the pond surface. (L'éphémère s'est posé délicatement à la surface de l'étang.)
2. With a brief life, the dayfly symbolizes the beauty of transience. (Avec une vie brève, l'éphémère symbolise la beauté de la transience.)
3. As the sun set, the dayflies filled the air in swarms. (Au coucher du soleil, les éphémères ont rempli l'air en essaims.)
4. The lifecycle of a dayfly is an amazing natural phenomenon. (Le cycle de vie d'un éphémère est un phénomène naturel incroyable.)
5. In literature, the dayfly often represents fleeting happiness. (En littérature, l'éphémère représente souvent un bonheur fugace.)
6. The delicate wings of the dayfly shimmered in the light. (Les ailes délicates de l'éphémère scintillaient à la lumière.)
7. The peaceful scene at the river was suddenly animated by dancing dayflies. (La scène paisible sur la rivière a soudainement été animée par des éphémères dansant.)
8. Dayflies emerged from the water to start their short journey in the air. (Les éphémères ont émergé de l'eau pour commencer leur court voyage dans les airs.)
9. The intricate pattern on the dayfly's wings was mesmerizing. (Le motif complexe sur les ailes de l'éphémère était fascinant.)
10. For fishermen, the presence of dayflies is often a sign of good fishing. (Pour les pêcheurs, la présence d'éphémères est souvent un signe de bonne pêche.)

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

Synonyms: mayfly, ephemera, shadfly.

Antonyms: -.

Similar Words: insect, ephemeral, transient, fleeting, short-lived, brief, momentary.

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

Synonyms: éphémère, mouche de mai.

Antonyms: -.

Similar Words: insecte, bref, transitoire, passager, fugace, momentané.

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