French translation of knaggy is 
knaggy

Meaning of "knaggy" in English

"Knaggy" generally applies to surfaces or objects characterized by a rough, uneven, or gnarled texture due to the presence of knots or protrusions. It's often used to describe trees or timber with these natural features, which may give them an aged, rugged, or somewhat haphazard appearance. Additionally, "knaggy" can be used in a metaphorical sense to describe anything that seems irregular or coarse. This term brings to mind an air of rusticity and nature, invoking images of landscapes that have experienced the passage of time.

Meaning of "knaggy" in French

In French, the term "knaggy" does not have a direct counterpart but can be translated to describe rough, knotty surfaces with words like "noueux" for timber or surfaces possessing numerous imperfections. It connotes an appearance marked by gnarls or knots that gives objects a distinct texture and character. Despite its lack of widespread usage in the French language, the concept it represents is similar—an irregular or roughly textured aspect often linked to natural elements such as wood or certain landscapes marked by this peculiar aesthetics.

Pronunciation of "knaggy" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈnæɡi/

"Knaggy" features standard English pronunciation, primarily used in British or American contexts.

Pronunciation of "knaggy" in French

Phonetic Transcription: -

Since "knaggy" is not typically used in French, it lacks a specific French phonetic transcription or regional pronunciation variations.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The knaggy surface of the old oak added character to the bench. (La surface noueuse du vieux chêne ajoutait du caractère au banc.)
2. She loved the knaggy texture of handmade pottery. (Elle aimait la texture noueuse de la poterie faite à la main.)
3. The knaggy branches of the tree spoke of many years of growth. (Les branches noueuses de l'arbre témoignaient de nombreuses années de croissance.)
4. He traced his fingers over the knaggy wood, feeling its history. (Il a passé ses doigts sur le bois noueux, ressentant son histoire.)
5. The knaggy old barn stood as a relic of the past. (La vieille grange noueuse se dressait comme une relique du passé.)
6. Knaggy trees lined the ancient forest path. (Des arbres noueux bordaient l'ancien chemin forestier.)
7. The artist found inspiration in the knaggy landscape. (L'artiste a trouvé son inspiration dans le paysage noueux.)
8. Despite its knaggy exterior, the fruit was sweet inside. (Malgré son extérieur noueux, le fruit était sucré à l'intérieur.)
9. The cabin was built with knaggy logs, giving it a rustic charm. (La cabane était construite avec des rondins noueux, lui conférant un charme rustique.)
10. He admired the knaggy rock formations on the cliffside. (Il admirait les formations rocheuses noueuses sur le flanc de la falaise.)

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

Synonyms: knotty, gnarled, rugged, knobbly, rough, uneven, bumpy, coarse.

Antonyms: smooth, even, flat, polished, sleek.

Similar Words: twisted, irregular.

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

Synonyms: noueux, bosselé, rugueux.

Antonyms: lisse, plat.

Similar Words: irrégulier, tordu.

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