Meaning of "kimmerian" in English

Kimmerian is an uncommon term that may refer to something related to the ancient region of Cimmeria, located in present-day Ukraine, or the fictional Cimmeria from Robert E. Howard’s Conan stories. It conveys a sense of antiquity and mystery, often associated with darkness or a bleak landscape due to its historical and literary connotations.

Meaning of "kimmerian" in French

In French, "kimmerian" retains the same dual reference to either the ancient Cimmeria or the imagined realm from Howard's fantasy. It suggests a connection to age-old mysteries or desolate terrains due to its deep-rooted historical and narrative associations, evoking an atmosphere of shadow and uncertainty.

Pronunciation of "kimmerian" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /kɪˈmɪəriən/

Pronunciation Variations: No significant regional variations are noted for the pronunciation of "kimmerian" in English.

Pronunciation of "kimmerian" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ki.meˈʁi.jɑ̃/

Pronunciation Variations: In French, the pronunciation remains fairly consistent across different regions, given its rarity as a term.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The Kimmerian landscape was shrouded in perpetual mist. (Le paysage kimmerien était enveloppé d'une brume perpétuelle.)
  2. Legends speak of a fierce Kimmerian warrior who roamed these lands. (Les légendes parlent d'un guerrier kimmerien féroce qui parcourait ces terres.)
  3. The art exhibit was inspired by the dark, mysterious Kimmerian world. (L'exposition d'art s'inspirait du monde sombre et mystérieux des Kimmeriens.)
  4. She marveled at the Kimmerian artifacts displayed in the museum. (Elle s'émerveillait devant les artefacts kimmeriens exposés au musée.)
  5. The novel takes place in a fictional Kimmerian kingdom. (Le roman se déroule dans un royaume kimmerien fictif.)
  6. A Kimmerian night sky, full of stars, spread above them. (Un ciel nocturne kimmerien, rempli d'étoiles, s'étendait au-dessus d'eux.)
  7. The Kimmerian myths intrigued historians and adventurers alike. (Les mythes kimmeriens intriguaient autant les historiens que les aventuriers.)
  8. He wrote a poem about the haunting Kimmerian silence. (Il a écrit un poème sur le silence hanté des Kimmeriens.)
  9. Her eyes reminded him of a Kimmerian twilight. (Ses yeux lui rappelaient un crépuscule kimmerien.)
  10. Their journey led them through the heart of Kimmerian lands. (Leur voyage les a conduits au cœur des terres kimmeriennes.)

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

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Similar Words: ancient, mysterious, shadowy, mythic

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

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Similar Words: ancien, mystérieux, ombragé, mythique

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