French translation of featherly is 
featherly

Meaning of "featherly" in English

"Featherly" is an adjective derived from the word "feather," typically used to describe something that possesses the qualities of feathers. This might include being light, delicate, soft, or having a texture or appearance similar to feathers. Although not commonly used in everyday language, "featherly" could describe a gentle touch or a graceful movement, evoking the imagery of feathers floating in the air. It conveys a sense of lightness and tenderness, suggesting a gentle or airy quality in objects or actions.

Meaning of "featherly" in French

In French, "featherly" similar to English suggests qualities that are often attributed to feathers, such as lightness, softness, and delicacy. It can pertain to something that feels or looks like feathers, like a gentle touch or a subtle movement. Usage of the exact term "featherly" would be rare and more likely expressed through phrases describing such qualities, given the absence of a direct translation. Thus, expressions like "léger comme une plume" (light as a feather) might be contextually used.

Pronunciation of "featherly" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈfɛðərli/

Pronunciation Variations: There are generally no significant dialectical variations in the pronunciation of "featherly" across English-speaking regions.

Pronunciation of "featherly" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /fɛtœʁ.li/

Pronunciation Variations: As "featherly" is not a native French word, pronunciation might vary slightly depending on a speaker's accent or familiarity with English.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. Her dress had a featherly texture. (Sa robe avait une texture plumeuse.)
2. The dancer moved in a featherly manner. (La danseuse bougeait d'une manière légère.)
3. He spoke with a featherly voice. (Il parlait d'une voix douce.)
4. The featherly clouds drifted across the sky. (Les nuages légers dérivaient dans le ciel.)
5. She gave him a featherly kiss on the cheek. (Elle lui donna un baiser léger sur la joue.)
6. The pillow felt featherly soft. (L'oreiller était doux comme une plume.)
7. His touch was featherly and gentle. (Son toucher était léger et doux.)
8. The fabric had a featherly appearance. (Le tissu avait une apparence soyeuse.)
9. Her featherly footsteps were barely audible. (Ses pas légers étaient à peine audibles.)
10. The butterfly landed with featherly grace. (Le papillon s'est posé avec une grâce aérienne.)

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

Synonyms: delicate, light, airy, gentle, soft, fluffy, wispy, subtle, ethereal, feathery.

Antonyms: heavy, rough, coarse, harsh, solid, dense, thick.

Similar Words: tender, fragile, dainty, supple, silky, soothing.

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

Synonyms: délicat, léger, aérien, doux, moelleux, vaporeux, subtil, éthéré, plumeux.

Antonyms: lourd, rugueux, grossier, dur, solide, dense, épais.

Similar Words: tendre, fragile, gracieux, souple, soyeux, apaisant.

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