French translation of lapidescent is 
lapidescent

Meaning of "lapidescent" in English

The word "lapidescent" describes the process or quality of becoming stone or being turned into stone. This term originates from the Latin word "lapidescere," which means "to become stone." It is often used in scientific or poetic contexts to describe materials or substances that harden into a stone-like substance over time. Although not commonly used in everyday language, "lapidescent" can pertain to geological processes or metaphorically signify becoming rigid or unyielding.

Meaning of "lapidescent" in French

In French, "lapidescent" carries a similar meaning as in English, referring to the process of turning into stone or becoming stone-like. It derives from the same Latin root as the English term. Used in geological or poetic contexts, it might describe how materials solidify or harden into a stone-like state. Although not frequently encountered in layman's terms, it can also metaphorically suggest an inflexibility or hardening stance in a figurative sense.

Pronunciation of "lapidescent" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˌlæpɪˈdɛsənt/

Pronunciation Variations: There are no significant dialectical or regional variations for the pronunciation of "lapidescent" in English. It is pronounced consistently across English-speaking regions.

Pronunciation of "lapidescent" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /la.pi.de.sɑ̃/

Pronunciation Variations: Similar to English, the pronunciation of "lapidescent" in French does not show substantial regional or dialectical variations. It is uniformly pronounced in French-speaking areas.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The fossil displayed lapidescent qualities over the ages. (Le fossile a montré des qualités lapidescentes au fil des âges.)
2. His emotions seemed to become lapidescent with time. (Ses émotions semblaient devenir lapidescentes avec le temps.)
3. The lapidescent process took centuries to complete. (Le processus lapidescent a pris des siècles à se terminer.)
4. Scientists study the lapidescent transformation in certain minerals. (Les scientifiques étudient la transformation lapidescente de certains minéraux.)
5. The ancient ruins had a lapidescent appearance. (Les ruines antiques avaient une apparence lapidescente.)
6. Over decades, the organic matter underwent a lapidescent change. (Au fil des décennies, la matière organique a subi un changement lapidescent.)
7. The artist used a lapidescent metaphor in his poem. (L'artiste a utilisé une métaphore lapidescente dans son poème.)
8. Lapidescent qualities are often seen in petrification. (Les qualités lapidescentes sont souvent observées dans la pétrification.)
9. The process was described as lapidescent by the geologist. (Le processus a été décrit comme lapidescent par le géologue.)
10. The landscape appeared almost lapidescent in the twilight. (Le paysage semblait presque lapidescent au crépuscule.)

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

Synonyms: petrifying, fossilizing, hardening, solidifying, calcifying.

Antonyms: softening, liquefying, melting.

Similar Words: rigid, stone-like, inflexible.

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

Synonyms: pétrifiant, fossilisant, solidifiant, calcifiant.

Antonyms: adoucissant, liquéfiant, fondant.

Similar Words: rigide, pierreux, inflexible.

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