French translation of malapropism is 
malapropisme

Meaning of "malapropism" in English

A "malapropism" refers to the humorous misuse of a word by confusing it with another word that sounds similar but has a different meaning. This often results in an amusing or embarrassing situation because the incorrect word gives a sentence an unintended meaning. The term originates from the character Mrs. Malaprop in Richard Brinsley Sheridan's play "The Rivals," who frequently made such errors. Malapropisms are often used in literature and comedy to create humor.

Meaning of "malapropisme" in French

In French, "malapropisme" describes the act of using a word incorrectly by confusing it with another that sounds similar but means something different. This type of mistake is typically humorous and can lead to amusing misunderstandings. The word "malapropisme" is derived from the English term and is used similarly in French literature and humor. It highlights the importance of proper word choice in communication to avoid accidental changes in meaning.

Pronunciation of "malapropism" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈmæləˌprɒpɪzəm/.

There are minimal pronunciation variations across different English dialects. However, the primary differences might occur in the stress or intonation patterns depending on the region, such as British or American English.

Pronunciation of "malapropisme" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /malapʁɔpizm/.

As French is spoken in various regions, there may be slight variations in pronunciation, mainly pertaining to the accent or emphasis used in different Francophone areas such as France, Canada, or African French-speaking countries.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. Her frequent malapropism always left the audience in stitches. (Ses fréquents malapropismes faisaient toujours rire le public.)
2. The comedian's act was full of intentional malapropism for comedic effect. (Le numéro du comédien était rempli de malapropismes intentionnels pour un effet comique.)
3. His malapropism in the speech caused widespread confusion amongst the listeners. (Son malapropisme dans le discours a causé une confusion générale parmi les auditeurs.)
4. She often corrected her friend’s malapropism to avoid misunderstandings. (Elle corrigeait souvent les malapropismes de son ami pour éviter les malentendus.)
5. The literature teacher enjoyed pointing out malapropism in classic texts. (Le professeur de littérature aimait souligner les malapropismes dans les textes classiques.)
6. During the meeting, his malapropism drew unintended laughter from the crowd. (Pendant la réunion, son malapropisme a provoqué des rires involontaires de la foule.)
7. The script was full of clever malapropism that kept the audience entertained. (Le scénario était plein de malapropismes ingénieux qui divertissaient le public.)
8. His malapropism is legendary among his circle of friends. (Son malapropisme est légendaire parmi son cercle d'amis.)
9. Despite his malapropism, they understood what he meant. (Malgré son malapropisme, ils ont compris ce qu'il voulait dire.)
10. She has a knack for creating malapropism without even trying. (Elle a le don de créer des malapropismes sans même essayer.)

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

Synonyms: misapplication, misuse, blunder, error, mistake.

Antonyms: accuracy, correctness, precision.

Similar Words: spoonerism, gaffe, solecism, misnomer, faux pas.

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

Synonyms: erreur, méprise, confusion, maladresse.

Antonyms: précision, justesse, exactitude.

Similar Words: solécisme, bévue, lapsus, méprise, faute.

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