French translation of keelhauling is 
keelhauling

Meaning of "keelhauling" in English

"Keelhauling" refers to a historical punishment used at sea where a sailor was tied to a rope that looped beneath the vessel, then thrown overboard on one side and dragged under the ship's hull to emerge on the other side. This practice was mainly intended to instill fear and enforce discipline among sailors. The term is now used metaphorically to describe severe scolding or reprimanding. It's associated with maritime discipline but also illustrates the extreme measures taken for the sake of hierarchy and order on ships.

Meaning of "keelhauling" in French

In French, "keelhauling" describes an ancient maritime punishment known as "la course de quille." This was a brutal form of discipline where a sailor was dragged under the ship, often resulting in severe injury or death due to the ship's barnacles. Today, the term is sometimes used to refer to harsh verbal reprimands or criticisms, drawing parallels to the original punishment's intensity. While the practice is long abandoned, it serves as a historical reference to the severe disciplinary measures taken in naval traditions.

Pronunciation of "keelhauling" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈkiːlˌhɔːlɪŋ/.

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation remains fairly consistent across different English dialects, though slight variations may occur in accent emphasis between British and American English.

Pronunciation of "keelhauling" in French

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Pronunciation Variations: Similar to English, the word "keelhauling" is not native to French and is pronounced with consideration to its English roots, which maintains its consistent pronunciation in French-speaking regions.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The captain threatened him with keelhauling for his disobedience. (Le capitaine l'a menacé de la course de quille pour sa désobéissance.)
2. Keelhauling was a feared punishment among sailors in the past. (La course de quille était une punition redoutée parmi les marins autrefois.)
3. After the incident, he felt like he'd been through a verbal keelhauling. (Après l'incident, il avait l'impression d'avoir subi une course de quille verbale.)
4. The dreaded keelhauling left many sailors injured or worse. (La redoutée course de quille a laissé de nombreux marins blessés ou pire.)
5. She gave him a keelhauling for his poor report. (Elle lui a donné une course de quille pour son mauvais rapport.)
6. His reckless behavior almost led to a keelhauling. (Son comportement imprudent a presque conduit à une course de quille.)
7. They avoided keelhauling by quickly rectifying their mistake. (Ils ont évité la course de quille en rectifiant rapidement leur erreur.)
8. The crew dreaded the thought of a keelhauling. (L'équipage redoutait l'idée d'une course de quille.)
9. Keelhauling served as a warning to others on the ship. (La course de quille servait d'avertissement aux autres sur le navire.)
10. The harsh reality of keelhauling deterred many from misbehaving. (La dure réalité de la course de quille dissuadait beaucoup de se mal conduire.)

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

Synonyms: reprimand, chastisement, scolding, punishment, rebuke, discipline.

Antonyms: praise, commendation, accolade, approval.

Similar Words: castigation, correction, penalty, reproof, censure.

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

Synonyms: réprimande, châtiment, blâme, punition, correction.

Antonyms: éloge, approbation, louange.

Similar Words: critique, sanction, avertissement, réprobation, condamnation.

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