French translation of keeling is 
keeling

Meaning of "keeling" in English

"Keeling" refers to a motion or action that involves tipping or tilting to one side, often associated with the near capsizing of a ship. It originates from the nautical term "to keel," which is when a vessel lists over due to imbalance or external forces like wind and waves. Beyond nautical contexts, the term can metaphorically describe anything that is leaning over or falling, sometimes due to weakness or a sudden force. This imagery can extend to objects or people figuratively "keeling over."

Meaning of "keeling" in French

In French, "keeling" isn't a native term, but its English meaning can be translated as "chavirement" or "renversement." These words convey the idea of a ship capsizing or something tipping over. In the nautical context, it refers to the vessel's tipping or rolling movement that could lead to overturning. These terms may also metaphorically imply the act of collapsing or falling over due to unexpected forces or weakness, similar to its English usage, albeit less common in everyday language.

Pronunciation of "keeling" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈkiːlɪŋ/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "keeling" remains relatively consistent across different English-speaking regions. Minor variations might occur based on accent, like slight differences in vowel sounds between British and American English, but they are generally subtle and don't affect comprehension.

Pronunciation of "keeling" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /kiːlɪŋ/ (Note: This is an approximation, as "keeling" is not a typical French word)

Pronunciation Variations: As "keeling" is borrowed in context from English, its pronunciation remains mostly unchanged when used in French. The pronunciation can slightly vary if a French speaker applies native phonetic tendencies, but it's generally pronounced the way English speakers do.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The ship was keeling dangerously in the storm. (Le navire chavirait dangereusement dans la tempête.)
2. As the wind picked up, the sailboat began keeling to one side. (Alors que le vent se levait, le voilier commençait à se pencher d'un côté.)
3. He was so tired that he felt like keeling over. (Il était tellement fatigué qu'il avait l'impression de s'effondrer.)
4. The old chair kept keeling whenever someone sat in it. (La vieille chaise penchait à chaque fois que quelqu'un s'y asseyait.)
5. She stepped back suddenly, nearly keeling over the edge. (Elle fit un pas en arrière soudainement, manquant de tomber par-dessus le bord.)
6. The soldiers felt like keeling when the parade was forced to stop. (Les soldats avaient envie de s'évanouir quand le défilé a dû s'arrêter.)
7. The overloaded boat began keeling in the choppy waters. (Le bateau surchargé commençait à chavirer dans les eaux agitées.)
8. He watched in horror as the tower started keeling towards the street. (Il regardait avec horreur la tour commencer à pencher vers la rue.)
9. The unstable shelf is keeling under the weight of the books. (L'étagère instable vacille sous le poids des livres.)
10. Exhausted, the runner almost keeling upon crossing the finish line. (Épuisé, le coureur a failli s'effondrer en franchissant la ligne d'arrivée.)

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

Synonyms: tilting, tipping, listing, capsizing, toppling

Antonyms: stabilizing, balancing, upright, steadying, leveling

Similar Words: leaning, swaying, pitching, heeling, rocking

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

Synonyms: chavirement, renversement, basculement

Antonyms: stabilisation, équilibre

Similar Words: penchement, inclinaison, oscillation

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