Meaning of "nautili" in English

"Nautili" is the plural form of "nautilus," which refers to a group of marine creatures known for their distinctively spiral shells. These creatures belong to the cephalopod family, closely related to squids and octopuses. Nautili are found in tropical ocean waters, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. Their coiled shells exhibit a beautiful, natural logarithmic spiral, often divided into chambers. Nautili have existed for millions of years, making them one of the oldest living species. Known for their unique buoyancy control system, they adjust their position in the water column by varying the gas-to-liquid ratio in their shells.

Meaning of "nautile" in French

In French, "nautile" translates to "nautilus" in English, referring to the same cephalopod species known for their iconic spiral shells. Like in English, "nautile" represents a marine creature characterized by its ability to regulate buoyancy and its historical significance, having existed for over 500 million years. These organisms inhabit the deep ocean waters, primarily within the Indian and Pacific Oceans. French speakers may use the word to describe either the living animal or its shell. The scientific and cultural significance of "nautiles" remains identical across both linguistic contexts.

Pronunciation of "nautili" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈnɔː.tɪ.laɪ/.

Pronunciation Variations: In various English-speaking regions, the pronunciation may slightly differ, especially concerning the 'au' sound. Some users might pronounce it with a more open 'o' sound, while others may lean towards a closed 'o' depending on regional accents, but the standard pronunciation remains consistent.

Pronunciation of "nautile" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /no.til/.

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "nautile" remains fairly consistent across French-speaking regions. However, in some areas, there might be a slight variation in the articulation of the 't' or the 'il' ending, although these variations are minimal and don't significantly change the standard pronunciation.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The nautili were found in deep sea explorations.
    (Les nautiles ont été découverts lors d'explorations en haute mer.)

  2. Nautili have a beautiful spiral shell that fascinates scientists.
    (Les nautiles ont une belle coquille en spirale qui fascine les scientifiques.)

  3. The ancient Greeks were inspired by the nautili's shell design.
    (Les anciens Grecs ont été inspirés par le design de la coquille des nautiles.)

  4. Nautili move by expelling water from their shells.
    (Les nautiles se déplacent en expulsant de l'eau de leurs coquilles.)

  5. Many aquariums display nautili to educate visitors about marine life.
    (De nombreux aquariums exposent des nautiles pour sensibiliser les visiteurs à la vie marine.)

  6. Nautili are known for their ability to control buoyancy.
    (Les nautiles sont connus pour leur capacité à contrôler leur flottabilité.)

  7. Biologists study nautili to learn more about evolutionary processes.
    (Les biologistes étudient les nautiles pour mieux comprendre les processus évolutifs.)

  8. The nautili's habitat is primarily in the Indo-Pacific region.
    (L'habitat des nautiles se trouve principalement dans la région indo-pacifique.)

  9. Some cultures use nautili shells in art and decoration.
    (Certaines cultures utilisent les coquilles de nautiles dans l'art et la décoration.)

  10. Nautili represent one of the oldest living species on Earth.
    (Les nautiles représentent l'une des espèces vivantes les plus anciennes sur Terre.)

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

Synonyms: nautiluses, cephalopods.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: ammonites, mollusks, squids, octopuses, cuttlefish.

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

Synonyms: céphalopode.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: ammonite, mollusque, seiche, poulpe, calmar.

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