French translation of lacteous is 
lacteous

Meaning of "lacteous" in English

"Lacteous" refers to something that is milky or milk-like in appearance or consistency. It is often used to describe substances that have a white, opaque quality similar to milk. The term can be applied in various contexts, such as describing the texture or look of a fluid, a specific type of foliage, or even certain minerals. The word draws its roots from "lacteal," connected to milk. It captures the idea of being related to or resembling milk, focusing on visual and textural aspects.

Meaning of "lacteous" in French

In French, "lacteous" (lacté in French) similarly denotes something that possesses the qualities or appearance of milk, such as its white, opaque, and creamy characteristics. The term is employed to describe objects or substances that share a resemblance with milk in terms of look or texture. It is used in scientific contexts, particularly in botany and geology, to describe particular traits involving milk-like visual elements. This reflects a direct linguistic and conceptual parallel between English and French usage.

Pronunciation of "lacteous" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈlæk.ti.əs/

Pronunciation Variations: In British and American English, "lacteous" is pronounced similarly, though there might be slight variations in emphasis between the two. The first syllable may have a more open or closed 'a' sound depending on regional accents or individual speech patterns.

Pronunciation of "lacteous" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /lak.te/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "lacte" remains consistent across different French-speaking regions, though local accents may slightly affect the way vowels are enunciated. The sound is typically smooth and fluid in European French, while Canadian French may have a slightly different vowel intonation.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The cream had a lacteous quality that enhanced its richness. (La crème avait une qualité lactée qui accentuait sa richesse.)
2. She described the paint as having a pleasant, lacteous hue. (Elle a décrit la peinture comme ayant une teinte lactée agréable.)
3. The lacteous appearance of the stone made it unique. (L'apparence lactée de la pierre la rendait unique.)
4. The plant secreted a lacteous fluid when cut. (La plante secrétait un liquide lacté lorsqu'elle était coupée.)
5. The sky took on a lacteous color at dawn. (Le ciel a pris une couleur lactée à l'aube.)
6. The cheese had a soft, lacteous texture. (Le fromage avait une texture douce et lactée.)
7. He observed a lacteous sheen on the water surface. (Il a observé un éclat lacté à la surface de l'eau.)
8. The cloudy, lacteous appearance of the drink was intriguing. (L'apparence trouble et lactée de la boisson était intrigante.)
9. The rock's lacteous veins fascinated the geologist. (Les veines lactées de la roche fascinaient le géologue.)
10. The artist used a lacteous glaze to finish the sculpture. (L'artiste a utilisé un glacis lacté pour terminer la sculpture.)

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

Synonyms: milky, creamy, opalescent, pearly, white, cloudy, frothy, milk-like, opaque, alabaster.

Antonyms: clear, transparent, translucent, glassy, lucid.

Similar Words: milch, lactic, whey-like, dairylike, caseous.

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

Synonyms: laiteux, crémeux, opalescent, perlé, blanc, laiteux, laiteuse, lisse, ivoire, calcédoine.

Antonyms: clair, transparent, limpide, diaphane, cristallin.

Similar Words: lactique, caséeux, lactescent, laiteux, nacré.

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