French translation of deathward is 
deathward

Meaning of "deathward" in English

"Deathward" is an adverb or adjective that denotes a movement or orientation towards death. It is often used in a metaphorical or poetic sense to describe actions, decisions, or paths that seem to lead inexorably toward the end of life or toward a figurative demise. This word can evoke a sense of inevitability, melancholy, or somber acceptance of one's mortality. The usage is rare in contemporary English but can be effective in literary contexts to convey the gravity or seriousness of the subject matter being discussed.

Meaning of "deathward" in French

In French, the word "deathward" also suggests a movement or orientation towards death. While the direct translation would still be "deathward," the concept can be expressed using phrases like "vers la mort" or "en direction de la mort." These expressions convey the idea of moving towards an end or a figurative form of death. Like in English, it carries metaphorical or poetic connotations, often employed to highlight the inevitability of death or the somber reality of a situation.

Pronunciation of "deathward" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈdɛθwərd/

Pronunciation Variations: There are minimal regional variations in the pronunciation of "deathward" due to its rarity. It is typically pronounced in a standard manner across different dialects of English. The emphasis is on the first syllable, with a soft "th" sound as in "think."

Pronunciation of "deathward" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /dɛθwaʁd/

Pronunciation Variations: As "deathward" is not a native French word, pronunciation would closely mirror the English, adjusted for French phonetic patterns. French speakers might adapt the pronunciation, trailing the 'd' as voiced, more akin to French articulation practices.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The aging poet often reflected on his life, now feeling the pull deathward. (Le poète vieillissant réfléchissait souvent à sa vie, ressentant maintenant l'attrait vers la mort.)

2. Her thoughts drifted deathward as she pondered her family's legacy. (Ses pensées dérivaient vers la mort alors qu'elle réfléchissait à l'héritage de sa famille.)

3. The novel's plot moved inexorably deathward, culminating in a tragic finale. (L'intrigue du roman avançait inexorablement vers la mort, culminant en un dénouement tragique.)

4. He felt that each step he took was carrying him deathward. (Il sentait que chaque pas qu'il faisait le menait vers la mort.)

5. In the quiet of the night, his mind wandered deathward. (Dans le calme de la nuit, son esprit s'égarait vers la mort.)

6. The haunted castle seemed to draw its visitors deathward. (Le château hanté semblait attirer ses visiteurs vers la mort.)

7. As she aged, she noticed her dreams turned more and more deathward. (En vieillissant, elle remarquait que ses rêves se tournaient de plus en plus vers la mort.)

8. The chilling winds seemed to whisper deathward secrets. (Les vents glacials semblaient murmurer des secrets vers la mort.)

9. The old man's stories always seemed to take a somber, deathward turn. (Les histoires du vieil homme prenaient toujours une tournure sombre, vers la mort.)

10. The play's dialogue was heavily laden with themes steering the audience deathward. (Le dialogue de la pièce était fortement chargé de thèmes orientant le public vers la mort.)

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

Synonyms: toward death, moribund, terminal, fatal, mortal, deadly, dying, lethal, grim, terminally.

Antonyms: lively, vigorous, thriving, burgeoning, growing, blossoming, vital, energetic, flourishing, vivacious.

Similar Words: demise-bound, life-ending, end-approaching, fate-sealing, terminally directed, finality-facing, conclusion-aiming, limit-reaching, closure-seeking, cessation-steering.

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

Synonyms: vers la mort, mortel, terminal, fatal, létal, condamné, périssable, mortifère, déclinant, funeste.

Antonyms: vivant, vigoureux, florissant, dynamique, croissant, vivant, prospère, énergique, vivifiant, en plein essor.

Similar Words: vers la fin, orienté vers la mort, destiné à disparaître, approchant de la fin, face à la finalité, dirigé vers la cessation, en voie de terminaison, en direction du terme, en mouvement vers la fin, conduisant au déclin.

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