French translation of paleolithic is 
paléolithique

Meaning of "paleolithic" in English

The term "paleolithic" refers to a prehistoric period known as the Old Stone Age, characterized by the development of the first stone tools by humans and their ancestors. This era spans from approximately 2.6 million years ago to about 10,000 years ago and marks the beginning of human culture and technological development. The lifestyle during the Paleolithic period involved hunting and gathering, with people living in small, nomadic groups. Art, represented by cave paintings, and rudimentary religious rituals also began to emerge during this time.

Meaning of "paléolithique" in French

In French, "paléolithique" describes a similar prehistoric period known as the Old Stone Age, during which early humans invented and utilized the first stone tools. This era ranges from about 2.6 million years ago to roughly 10,000 years before the present and is significant for the inception of human culture and technological progress. The Paleolithic period's lifestyle involved a hunter-gatherer existence, with societies typically composed of small, nomadic groups. This era is also notable for early forms of art, such as cave paintings, and primitive religious practices.

Pronunciation of "paleolithic" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˌpæli.oʊˈlɪθɪk/

Pronunciation Variations: The word "paleolithic" is generally pronounced the same way in most English-speaking regions. However, some may pronounce the first syllable slightly differently, such as /ˌpeɪli.oʊˈlɪθɪk/, particularly in British English.

Pronunciation of "paléolithique" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /pa.le.o.li.tik/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "paléolithique" remains generally consistent across different French-speaking regions. Any minor variations would be influenced by regional accents or dialects, affecting the fluidity and emphasis of syllables, but these variations are typically subtle.

Sentence Examples in English and Translation to French

1. The Paleolithic era is fascinating for its early human artifacts.
   (L'époque paléolithique est fascinante pour ses artefacts humains anciens.)

2. Cave paintings from the Paleolithic period provide insight into early human life.
   (Les peintures rupestres de la période paléolithique offrent un aperçu de la vie des premiers humains.)

3. During the Paleolithic age, people used primitive stone tools.
   (Pendant l'âge paléolithique, les gens utilisaient des outils en pierre primitifs.)

4. Nomadic tribes were common in the Paleolithic era.
   (Les tribus nomades étaient courantes à l'époque paléolithique.)

5. The diet during the Paleolithic period consisted mainly of hunted game and gathered plants.
   (Le régime alimentaire pendant la période paléolithique était principalement composé de gibier chassé et de plantes récoltées.)

6. Archaeologists study Paleolithic sites to learn about early human history.
   (Les archéologues étudient les sites paléolithiques pour en apprendre davantage sur l'histoire des premiers humains.)

7. The development of language is believed to have started in the Paleolithic period.
   (Le développement du langage aurait commencé pendant la période paléolithique.)

8. Paleolithic humans are thought to have migrated across continents.
   (On pense que les humains paléolithiques ont migré à travers les continents.)

9. The survival skills of the Paleolithic people were extraordinary.
   (Les compétences de survie des gens du paléolithique étaient extraordinaires.)

10. Music might have existed as a form of expression in the Paleolithic era.
    (La musique pourrait avoir existé comme forme d'expression à l'époque paléolithique.)

Synonyms, Antonyms, and Similar Words for "paleolithic" in English

Synonyms: prehistoric, stone age, ancient.

Antonyms: modern, contemporary, new age.

Similar Words: neolithic, mesolithic, archeological, anthropological, prehistory.

Synonyms, Antonyms, and Similar Words for "paléolithique" in French

Synonyms: préhistorique, âge de pierre, ancien.

Antonyms: moderne, contemporain, nouvelle ère.

Similar Words: néolithique, mésolithique, archéologique, anthropologique, préhistoire.

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