French translation of deathly is 
reliques

Meaning of "deathly" in English

The word "deathly" is an adjective often used to describe something reminiscent of death or something that causes an intense feeling akin to death. It can refer to a silence so profound it feels eerie, or a pallor that suggests ill-health or terror. It is often employed to amplify the severity or intensity of the word it accompanies, such as in "deathly silence" or "deathly pale." This term is usually used in contexts where a chilling, foreboding, or oppressive atmosphere is conveyed.

Meaning of "reliques" in French

In French, "reliques" translates to "relics" in English. It refers to objects that have historical, cultural, or sentimental value, often associated with religious contexts. These items are typically preserved due to their connection with a revered person or event. In religious contexts, relics might be physical remains or personal effects of saints or religious figures, treasured for their spiritual significance. The term can also be used more broadly to refer to any object considered sacred or valuable for its historical connections.

Pronunciation of "deathly" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈdɛθ.li/

The pronunciation of "deathly" typically does not vary significantly across different English-speaking regions. However, there may be subtle differences in vowel sounds or intonation, but these are generally negligible and do not affect comprehension.

Pronunciation of "reliques" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ʁə.lik/

The pronunciation of "reliques" tends to be consistent across different French-speaking regions, although slight variations in accent or emphasis can occur depending on the specific regional dialect. Generally, these variations do not significantly alter the pronunciation.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The room was filled with a deathly silence. (La pièce était remplie d'un silence de mort.)
2. After the news, she turned deathly pale. (Après la nouvelle, elle devint d'une pâleur mortelle.)
3. He felt a deathly chill as he walked through the graveyard. (Il ressentit un froid mortel en traversant le cimetière.)
4. The deathly atmosphere unsettled everyone. (L'atmosphère mortelle mettait tout le monde mal à l'aise.)
5. Her deathly glare made him shiver. (Son regard mortel le fit frissonner.)
6. The movie's deathly suspense kept the audience on edge. (Le suspense mortel du film tenait le public en haleine.)
7. There was a deathly stillness in the air. (Il y avait un calme mortel dans l'air.)
8. He was deathly afraid of heights. (Il avait une peur mortelle des hauteurs.)
9. In the fog, everything appeared deathly and ghostlike. (Dans le brouillard, tout semblait mortel et fantomatique.)
10. The deathly quiet of the night was interrupted by an owl's hoot. (Le calme mortel de la nuit fut interrompu par le hululement d'un hibou.)

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

Synonyms: ghostly, eerie, chilling, ghastly, macabre, spectral, morbid, grim, sinister, ominous.

Antonyms: lively, vivid, cheerful, bright, warm, inviting, pleasant, animated, vibrant, lively.

Similar Words: lethal, fatal, deadly, terminal, mortuary, necrotic, funereal, sepulchral, cadaverous, somber.

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

Synonyms: vestiges, souvenirs, restes, objets sacrés, reliquaires, reliquats, antiquités, pièces, objets, trésors.

Antonyms: -.

Similar Words: artefacts, témoins, traces, souvenirs, témoignages, mémoires, vestiges, archives, pièces, reliques.

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