French translation of haggardly is 
blème

Meaning of "haggardly" in English

"Haggardly" describes an appearance that is exhausted or worn, typically due to suffering, fatigue, or worry. When someone looks haggardly, their face may show signs of stress and tiredness, such as sunken cheeks, dark circles under the eyes, and a generally tired demeanor. The term captures not only physical attributes but also an emotional state, indicating a person who has been through a taxing experience. Often used in literary contexts, it conveys a sense of being aged beyond one's years due to life's hardships.

Meaning of "blème" in French

In French, "blème" is used to describe a pale or wan appearance, often suggesting someone who is unwell or shocked. It conveys the idea of losing color in the face, which can be associated with various emotions or physical states such as fear, surprise, or anemia. The term is less commonly used in everyday conversation but can appear in literary or descriptive contexts to evoke an image of someone who lacks vitality or color. It is synonymous with terms that describe pallor or an ashen complexion.

Pronunciation of "haggardly" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈhæɡ.ərd.li/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "haggardly" generally doesn’t vary significantly across different English dialects, although slight variations might occur, such as stress patterns or slight vowel shifts.

Pronunciation of "blème" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /blɛm/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "blème" remains consistent across French-speaking regions but may vary slightly in intonation or emphasis depending on the local dialect.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. She walked into the room looking haggardly after the long journey. (Elle est entrée dans la pièce en paraissant blème après le long voyage.)
2. His haggardly features betrayed the sleepless nights he had endured. (Ses traits blèmes trahissaient les nuits blanches qu'il avait endurées.)
3. The soldier appeared haggardly after weeks on the battlefield. (Le soldat semblait blème après des semaines sur le champ de bataille.)
4. Her face looked haggardly as she recounted the events of the past week. (Son visage paraissait blème alors qu'elle racontait les événements de la semaine passée.)
5. He gazed haggardly into the distance, lost in thought. (Il regarda au loin avec un air blème, perdu dans ses pensées.)
6. Under the harsh light, her skin appeared haggardly. (Sous la lumière crue, sa peau semblait blème.)
7. The long hours of work left him looking haggardly by the end of the day. (Les longues heures de travail l'ont laissé avec un air blème à la fin de la journée.)
8. Her haggardly eyes revealed her distress. (Ses yeux blèmes révélaient sa détresse.)
9. He gave a haggardly smile, trying to hide his exhaustion. (Il a esquissé un sourire blème, essayant de cacher sa fatigue.)
10. The illness made her visage appear haggardly. (La maladie a fait paraître son visage blème.)

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

Synonyms: gaunt, worn, exhausted, emaciated, drawn, pale, fatigued.

Antonyms: fresh, invigorated, lively, healthy, robust.

Similar Words: tiredly, wanly, sallow, ghostly.

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

Synonyms: pâle, livide, blafard, exsangue, cireux.

Antonyms: coloré, radieux, vif.

Similar Words: terne, éteint, blanchi.

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