French translation of pandurate is 
pandurate

Meaning of "pandurate" in English

The word "pandurate" is an adjective used to describe a shape reminiscent of a fiddle or an hourglass, with the widest part above the middle. It is derived from the Latin word "pandura," which referred to a specific type of musical instrument with a similar shape. In botanical terms, it can describe certain leaves that have a neck or constricted section, typical of a fiddle shape. This term is quite specialized and mostly found in scientific or technical descriptions of shapes in biology.

Meaning of "pandurate" in French

In French, "pandurate" (panduré in its feminine form or panduré if referring to words from Latin origin) shares a similar meaning. It describes a shape, often botanical, that resembles a fiddle or an hourglass. Used mainly in scientific contexts, it refers to leaves or other structures that have an hourglass-like constriction. It's a specialized term that might not be common outside of scholarly or scientific descriptions in fields such as botany or zoology.

Pronunciation of "pandurate" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /pan-dʊr-ɪt/

Pronunciation Variations: There are no significant regional variations for the pronunciation of "pandurate" in English, as it is a technical term primarily used in scientific contexts.

Pronunciation of "pandurate" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /pɑ̃.dy.ʁɑt/

Pronunciation Variations: As with English, French does not exhibit notable regional differences for "pandurate," due to its specific, technical nature. It's mainly used in academic or scientific discourse.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The leaf had a distinct pandurate shape. (La feuille avait une forme pandurée distincte.)
2. The botanist measured the pandurate structure of the plant. (Le botaniste a mesuré la structure pandurée de la plante.)
3. The artist’s sculpture featured a pandurate design. (La sculpture de l'artiste présentait un design panduré.)
4. Some musical instruments are crafted with a pandurate form. (Certains instruments de musique sont fabriqués avec une forme pandurée.)
5. The scientist explained the significance of a pandurate leaf in the study. (Le scientifique a expliqué l'importance d'une feuille pandurée dans l'étude.)
6. The pandurate outline was a key feature of the new species. (Le contour panduré était une caractéristique clé de la nouvelle espèce.)
7. Her drawings often include pandurate patterns. (Ses dessins incluent souvent des motifs pandurés.)
8. The pandurate aspect of the architecture was striking. (L'aspect panduré de l'architecture était frappant.)
9. A pandurate configuration is not uncommon in nature. (Une configuration pandurée n'est pas rare dans la nature.)
10. The leaf's pandurate profile was observed under the microscope. (Le profil panduré de la feuille a été observé au microscope.)

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

Synonyms: fusiform, fiddle-shaped, hourglass-shaped.

Antonyms: regular, uniform, symmetrical.

Similar Words: constricted, amphora-shaped, waisted.

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

Synonyms: en forme de violon, en sablier, fusiforme.

Antonyms: régulier, uniforme, symétrique.

Similar Words: étranglé, campaniforme, rétréci.

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