French translation of
debased
is
avili
Meaning of "debased" in English
"Debased" refers to something that has been lowered in quality, value, or dignity. Often used in the context of moral or cultural deterioration, it implies a reduction in worth, status, or character. The term is frequently applied to currencies that have lost value or integrity due to inflation or other economic factors. Moreover, "debased" can describe individuals, objects, or entities that have been corrupted or tarnished in some way, resulting in a loss of respect or prestige.
Meaning of "avili" in French
In French, the word "avili" means degraded or dishonored. It is used to describe someone or something that has been humiliated or has lost its dignity. The term connotes a sense of shame or reduction in status, often applied to the moral or ethical standing of a person. "Avili" suggests that someone has been subjected to circumstances that have diminished their honor or value, reflecting a broader sense of degradation in a social or personal context.
Pronunciation of "debased" in English
Phonetic Transcription: /dɪˈbeɪst/
There are no significant regional variations in the pronunciation of "debased" in English, though intonation and emphasis might slightly differ across dialects, maintaining the same basic phonetic structure.
Pronunciation of "avili" in French
Phonetic Transcription: /a.vi.li/
The pronunciation of "avili" remains consistent across different French-speaking regions, though slight variations in accent might influence the clarity of the vowel sounds.
Sentence examples in English and translation to French
- The currency was debased due to inflation. (La monnaie a été avilie en raison de l'inflation.)
- His once honorable name was debased by scandal. (Son nom autrefois honorable a été avili par le scandale.)
- The art form has been debased by commercialism. (L'art a été avili par le mercantilisme.)
- She felt debased when her efforts were ignored. (Elle se sentait avilie lorsque ses efforts ont été ignorés.)
- The debased quality of the product was evident. (La qualité avilie du produit était évidente.)
- The society was debased by corruption. (La société était avilie par la corruption.)
- His reputation was debased after the accusation. (Sa réputation a été avilie après l'accusation.)
- The original meaning of the word was debased over time. (Le sens original du mot a été avili au fil du temps.)
- The novel’s message was debased in the film adaptation. (Le message du roman a été avili dans l'adaptation cinématographique.)
- The leader's actions debased the institution. (Les actions du leader ont avili l'institution.)
Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "debased" in English
Synonyms: degraded, dishonored, tainted, corrupted, tarnished, impure, deteriorated, lowered, diminished, polluted.
Antonyms: pure, honorable, esteemed, enhanced, improved, elevated, pristine, honored, respected, dignified.
Similar Words: defiled, contaminated, vitiated, sullied, blemished, weakened, spoiled, debauched, adulterated, perverted.
Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "avili" in French
Synonyms: dégradé, déshonoré, corrompu, terni, souillé, dénaturé, détérioré, abaissé, amoindri, affaibli.
Antonyms: pur, honorable, estimé, amélioré, élevé, intact, respecté, dignifié, noble, intègre.
Similar Words: sali, souillé, perverti, corrompu, affaibli, détérioré, terni, avili, dénaturé, abaissé.
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Translate debased into other languages
- in Catalan ha degradat
- in Galician degradado
- in Italian svilito
- in Portuguese degradava
- in Romanian fenoli