French translation of faun is 
faun

Meaning of "faun" in English

A "faun" in English refers to a mythological creature that is part human, part goat. Originating from Roman mythology, fauns are often depicted with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a goat, complete with horns. They are associated with forests and nature, typically portrayed as having playful or mischievous personalities. Fauns often embody themes of fertility, woodland life, and rural activities, echoing a naturalistic and carefree existence tied closely to the Earth.

Meaning of "faun" in French

In French, "faun" also describes a mythological being akin to the Roman faun but shares more characteristics with the Greek satyr. These creatures are notable in European mythologies, symbolizing the untamed, pastoral world and often embodying the carefree, instinctual side of nature. In French culture, like its English counterpart, the "faun" is associated with music and revelry, typically depicted playing the pan flute and residing in rural or woodland settings.

Pronunciation of "faun" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /fɔːn/
In English, the word "faun" is typically pronounced with a long 'aw' sound, as in "lawn." There are no significant regional variations in the pronunciation of this word.

Pronunciation of "faun" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /fɔn/
The pronunciation of "faun" in French does not vary significantly across different regions, largely maintaining a similar sound as its English equivalent, with a nasalized 'o' typical of French pronunciation laws.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The ancient statue of the faun was discovered in the ruins. (La statue ancienne du faune a été découverte dans les ruines.)
2. They told tales of fauns living in the enchanted forest. (Ils racontaient des histoires de faunes vivant dans la forêt enchantée.)
3. The faun is often depicted with a flute in mythology. (Le faune est souvent représenté avec une flûte dans la mythologie.)
4. His costume as a faun was the highlight of the party. (Son costume de faune était le clou de la fête.)
5. The artist painted a serene scene of fauns and woodland creatures. (L'artiste a peint une scène sereine de faunes et de créatures des bois.)
6. She wrote a poem about the mischievous faun of the woods. (Elle a écrit un poème sur le faune espiègle des bois.)
7. In folklore, fauns are known to play tricks on travelers. (Dans le folklore, les faunes sont connus pour jouer des tours aux voyageurs.)
8. The garden was designed to resemble a meadow where fauns might roam. (Le jardin a été conçu pour ressembler à une prairie où pourraient erre les faunes.)
9. The faun's dance was both enchanting and mysterious. (La danse du faune était à la fois envoûtante et mystérieuse.)
10. Children were fascinated by the tales of fauns and nymphs. (Les enfants étaient fascinés par les histoires de faunes et de nymphes.)

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

Synonyms: satyr, nature spirit, sylvan, woodland creature, demi-god.

Antonyms: -.

Similar Words: nymph, dryad, sprite, elf, pixie, imp, goblin, fairy, creature, deity.

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

Synonyms: satyre, esprit de la nature, sylvain, créature des bois, demi-dieu.

Antonyms: -.

Similar Words: nymphe, dryade, esprit, elfe, fée, farfadet, gobelin, créature, divinité, lutin.

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