French translation of ladify is 
ladify

Meaning of "ladify" in English

"Ladify" is a playful verb that implies giving something or someone a more refined or gentlemanly appearance or demeanor. It’s often used humorously or informally, suggesting the act of sprucing up or adding a more polished or stylish touch, akin to the transformation from casual to sophisticated. This term doesn’t appear frequently in traditional English dictionaries and is typically used in colloquial contexts, perhaps suggesting a makeover or enhancement that makes something appear more distinguished or elegant.

Meaning of "ladify" in French

In French, "ladify" carries a similar casual and humorous connotation, used to describe the act of making something appear more gentlemanly or polished. The term is rare and not formally recognized in standard French dictionaries. It might be used informally to suggest a transformation that imparts a classy, sophisticated style or demeanor.

Pronunciation of "ladify" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈlædɪfaɪ/

Pronunciation Variations: There may be slight variations in pronunciation depending on regional accents, particularly between British and American English, where differences in vowel sounds can occur.

Pronunciation of "ladify" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ladify/

Pronunciation Variations: Regional accents in French might slightly alter the pronunciation, especially between different areas of France or other French-speaking countries, affecting the vowel and consonant sounds subtly.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. I need to ladify my wardrobe before the gala. (J'ai besoin de ladifier ma garde-robe avant le gala.)
2. He tried to ladify his speech with some fancy words. (Il a essayé de ladifier son discours avec des mots élégants.)
3. The café was ladified with plush chairs and chandeliers. (Le café était ladifié avec des chaises moelleuses et des lustres.)
4. Charlotte decided to ladify her old car with a fresh coat of paint. (Charlotte a décidé de ladifier sa vieille voiture avec une nouvelle couche de peinture.)
5. They ladified their garden for the summer party with fairy lights. (Ils ont ladifié leur jardin pour la fête d'été avec des guirlandes lumineuses.)
6. My apartment needs some ladifying to impress my guests. (Mon appartement a besoin d'être ladifié pour impressionner mes invités.)
7. She ladified her resume to make a strong impression at her interview. (Elle a ladifié son CV pour faire bonne impression lors de son entretien.)
8. The simple dinner table was ladified for the occasion. (La simple table de dîner a été ladifiée pour l'occasion.)
9. We ladified the office for the visit of our important client. (Nous avons ladifié le bureau pour la visite de notre client important.)
10. His performance was ladified by the new costume. (Sa performance a été ladifiée par son nouveau costume.)

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

Synonyms: spruce up, smarten, enhance, polish, refine, upgrade, embellish, groom, elevate, adorn.

Antonyms: degrade, ruin, spoil, diminish, disfigure.

Similar Words: embellish, refine, dignify, groom.

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

Synonyms: embellir, améliorer, raffiner, orner, parer.

Antonyms: avilir, enlaidir.

Similar Words: embellir, raffiner, parfaire.

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