Meaning of "fard" in English

In English, "fard" is an archaic term that refers to facial cosmetics or makeup, particularly powder and paint used to enhance or alter one's appearance. Historically, the word was often used in literary contexts to describe the application of these cosmetic substances, emphasizing the transformation they create. It carries a slightly antiquated or poetic connotation and is rarely used in modern everyday language outside of literary or historical discussions.

Meaning of "fard" in French

In French, "fard" denotes makeup or face paint, referring broadly to any applied cosmetic used to enhance, color, or disguise facial features. It is a more common term in the French language, used in everyday conversation to discuss cosmetics. The term encompasses various beauty products such as rouge or face powder. It often appears in contexts related to beauty, fashion, and personal grooming.

Pronunciation of "fard" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /fɑrd/.

Pronunciation Variations: "Fard" in English may sometimes be pronounced with slight differences based on regional accents. However, as an archaic term, it lacks widespread modern pronunciation variations. It remains consistent with its standard phonetic transcription in most cases.

Pronunciation of "fard" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /faʁ/.

Pronunciation Variations: In French, "fard" is pronounced with a soft "r" typical of the French language. Variations may occur in different French-speaking regions, but the pronunciation remains largely consistent with emphasis on the rolled or guttural "r."

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The actress applied a delicate fard to her cheeks before the performance.
    (L'actrice a appliqué un délicat fard sur ses joues avant la représentation.)

  2. In the 18th century, fard was used liberally among the aristocracy.
    (Au XVIIIe siècle, le fard était utilisé abondamment parmi l'aristocratie.)

  3. His poetic descriptions mentioned how fard transformed the beauty of the women in court.
    (Ses descriptions poétiques mentionnaient comment le fard transformait la beauté des femmes à la cour.)

  4. Over time, the use of fard evolved with trends in fashion and cosmetics.
    (Avec le temps, l'utilisation du fard a évolué avec les tendances de la mode et des cosmétiques.)

  5. Fard was once considered essential for enhancing one's social prestige.
    (Le fard était autrefois considéré comme essentiel pour rehausser le prestige social.)

  6. She found an old tin of fard in her grandmother’s attic.
    (Elle a trouvé une vieille boîte de fard dans le grenier de sa grand-mère.)

  7. The artist's portraits often included women with finely applied fard.
    (Les portraits de l'artiste incluaient souvent des femmes avec un fard finement appliqué.)

  8. He wrote about the deceptive allure of fard in his poetry.
    (Il a écrit sur l'allure trompeuse du fard dans sa poésie.)

  9. Fard was sometimes used to highlight the eyes and lips with vibrant colors.
    (Le fard était parfois utilisé pour souligner les yeux et les lèvres avec des couleurs vives.)

  10. The history of fard reflects broader cultural attitudes toward beauty.
    (L'histoire du fard reflète des attitudes culturelles plus larges à l'égard de la beauté.)

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

Synonyms: makeup, cosmetic, face paint, rouge, powder, foundation, blush, beauty product, maquillage, war paint.

Antonyms: -.

Similar Words: adornment, decoration, enhancement, embellishment, paint.

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

Synonyms: maquillage, poudre, rouge, fond de teint, blush, cosmétique, produit de beauté, fard à joues, fard à paupières, couleur.

Antonyms: -.

Similar Words: embellissement, artifice, décoration, ornement.

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