French translation of laden is 
laden

Meaning of "laden" in English

The word "laden" in English is an adjective used to describe something that is heavily loaded or weighed down. It often conveys a sense of burden, whether it be physical, as in a ship laden with cargo, or metaphorical, like a mind laden with worry. The term can also imply abundance, as seen in expressions like "trees laden with fruit." Overall, it captures a sense of carrying a heavy load or being filled to capacity, which can be applicable in various contexts, both tangible and intangible.

Meaning of "laden" in French

In French, "laden" translates to "chargé" or "alourdi" and carries similar meanings to its English counterpart. It describes something that is loaded or burdened with weight or emotion. For instance, "un camion chargé de marchandises" (a truck laden with goods) or "un cœur alourdi de tristesse" (a heart laden with sadness) demonstrate its use. The term suggests heaviness or an overwhelming presence, highlighting both physical and metaphorical loads. Thus, the word retains its essence of being full or burdened in the French language.

Pronunciation of "laden" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈleɪdən/

In British English, "laden" is pronounced with a long 'a' sound, similar to 'lay' followed by a soft 'd' and 'n'. The pronunciation is largely consistent across English-speaking regions, though accents may affect the clarity of the vowels. In American English, the pronunciation remains similar, although the 'a' sound might sound slightly more nasal.

Pronunciation of "laden" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /laˈdẽ/

The French pronunciation of "laden" as "chargé" involves a soft 'sh' sound at the beginning, followed by a quick yet distinct pronunciation of the vowels. While there are dialectical variations within French-speaking regions, the pronunciation mostly remains consistent, though some variations in accent may affect the vowel sounds subtly.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The ship was heavily laden with precious cargo.
   (Le navire était lourdement chargé de précieuses cargaisons.)

2. Her mind was laden with anxiety and fear.
   (Son esprit était chargé d'anxiété et de peur.)

3. Markets were laden with a variety of fresh fruits.
   (Les marchés étaient chargés de divers fruits frais.)

4. The tree was laden with ripe apples ready to be picked.
   (L'arbre était chargé de pommes mûres prêtes à être cueillies.)

5. His voice was laden with emotion.
   (Sa voix était chargée d'émotion.)

6. History books are laden with tales of bravery.
   (Les livres d'histoire sont chargés de récits de bravoure.)

7. The air was laden with the scent of blooming flowers.
   (L'air était chargé du parfum des fleurs en fleurs.)

8. The truck was laden with construction materials for the new site.
   (Le camion était chargé de matériaux de construction pour le nouveau site.)

9. Her speech was laden with gratitude and appreciation.
   (Son discours était chargé de gratitude et d'appréciation.)

10. The shelves were laden with books from top to bottom.
    (Les étagères étaient chargées de livres du haut en bas.)

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

Synonyms: loaded, burdened, weighted, full, packed, brimming, stuffed, encumbered, overloaded, freighted.

Antonyms: empty, light, unburdened, unloaded, freed, vacant, devoid, bare, clear, unladen.

Similar Words: crowded, filled, stocked, jammed, filled up, filled to capacity, well-supplied.

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

Synonyms: chargé, encombré, rempli, alourdi, bourré, plein, gonflé, saturé, surchargé, plombé.

Antonyms: vide, léger, déchargé, libre, allégé, dégagé, déchargé.

Similar Words: plein de, bien approvisionné, bien rempli, garni, saturé, engorgé.

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