French translation of nasal is 
nasal

Meaning of "nasal" in English

In English, the term "nasal" refers primarily to anything related to the nose. This can pertain to sounds produced through the nose, such as when air flows through the nasal cavity during speech. Nasal can also describe a quality of voice or sound that resonates in the nose, such as a "nasal voice." It is used in both anatomical and linguistic contexts to describe functions, features, or qualities that involve the nose.

Meaning of "nasal" in French

In French, "nasal" shares similar meanings with its English counterpart. It is used to describe anything related to the nose. In phonetics, "nasal" refers to sounds that are produced with air flowing through the nose, common in French language sounds like /ɑ̃/ in "sans." The term is also used anatomically to describe features associated with the nose. It may refer to the quality of a voice perceived as coming from the nose.

Pronunciation of "nasal" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈneɪ.zəl/

Pronunciation Variations: In English, "nasal" is typically pronounced consistently across different dialects, though there can be slight variations in vowel emphasis or nasal resonance, mostly influenced by regional accents and dialects.

Pronunciation of "nasal" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /na.zal/

Pronunciation Variations: In French, the pronunciation of "nasal" is fairly consistent throughout various dialects. However, the emphasis on syllables and nasal quality might slightly vary depending on the region, such as between Parisian and Southern French accents.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. She had a nasal voice that was quite distinctive. (Elle avait une voix nasale qui était assez distinctive.)
2. The cold weather gave him a nasal sound when he spoke. (Le froid lui donnait un son nasal quand il parlait.)
3. Nasal congestion is common during allergy season. (La congestion nasale est courante pendant la saison des allergies.)
4. Some languages have many nasal sounds. (Certaines langues ont beaucoup de sons nasaux.)
5. They invented a nasal spray to relieve sinus pressure. (Ils ont inventé un spray nasal pour soulager la pression des sinus.)
6. He complained about his nasal passages being blocked. (Il se plaignait que ses voies nasales étaient bloquées.)
7. The singer learned to control her nasal tones. (La chanteuse a appris à contrôler ses tons nasaux.)
8. Certain musical instruments have a nasal timbre. (Certains instruments de musique ont un timbre nasal.)
9. The actor used a nasal accent for his character. (L'acteur a utilisé un accent nasal pour son personnage.)
10. His nasal laughter was infectious. (Son rire nasal était contagieux.)

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

Synonyms: nasalized, rhinal, snuffly, sniffy, nasally

Antonyms: oral, mouthy

Similar Words: sinus, septum, nostril, olfactory, respiratory

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

Synonyms: nasalisé, rhinal, bouché, nasillard, résonnant

Antonyms: oral

Similar Words: sinus, septum, narine, olfactif, respiratoire

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