French translation of quaintly is 
bizarrement

Meaning of "quaintly" in English

"Quaintly" is an adverb that describes actions done in a manner that is attractively unusual or old-fashioned. When something is done quaintly, it often evokes a sense of charming rusticity or endearing oddity. The term can be used to highlight characteristics that might be considered somewhat peculiar but in a wholly pleasing way, adding charm and character rather than being off-putting. It tends to convey a nostalgic or antiquated quality, reminding one of simpler, perhaps bygone, days.

Meaning of "bizarrement" in French

In French, "bizarrement" is an adverb that translates to "strangely" or "oddly" in English. It describes actions or situations that occur in an unexpected, peculiar, or remarkable manner, often invoking curiosity or surprise. The term can apply to both positive and negative contexts, where something might not conform to usual patterns or norms. "Bizarrement" is apt for describing scenarios where the strange characteristics are notable and prominent, allowing the speaker to express the unusual nature of events or actions.

Pronunciation of "quaintly" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈkwent.li/

Pronunciation Variations: In English, "quaintly" is generally pronounced with the first syllable stressed, and variations in pronunciation are minimal across different dialects. Some might pronounce the 't' more sharply or softly, but overall, the pronunciation remains consistent in American and British English.

Pronunciation of "bizarrement" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /bi.zaʁ.mɑ̃/

Pronunciation Variations: In French, "bizarrement" is pronounced with emphasis on the nasalized 'an' sound at the end. Regional accents may affect the pronunciation slightly, with some areas emphasizing the 'z' more strongly, but generally, the pronunciation does not vary significantly across France.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The village was quaintly decorated for the festival. (Le village était bizarrement décoré pour le festival.)
2. She quaintly organized her books in alphabetical order. (Elle a bizarrement organisé ses livres par ordre alphabétique.)
3. The café was quaintly tucked away in a narrow alley. (Le café était bizarrement niché dans une rue étroite.)
4. He quaintly dressed in vintage attire for the party. (Il était bizarrement habillé en tenue vintage pour la fête.)
5. The garden was quaintly arranged with mismatched flowers. (Le jardin était bizarrement aménagé avec des fleurs dépareillées.)
6. They quaintly celebrated with homemade biscuits. (Ils ont bizarrement célébré avec des biscuits faits maison.)
7. The house was quaintly painted in pastel shades. (La maison était bizarrement peinte en tons pastels.)
8. She quaintly told stories about her childhood. (Elle racontait bizarrement des histoires de son enfance.)
9. The clock quaintly chimed every hour. (L'horloge sonnait bizarrement chaque heure.)
10. The village market was quaintly bustling with locals. (Le marché du village était bizarrement animé par les habitants.)

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

Synonyms: charmingly, picturesquely, adorably, whimsically, oddly, uniquely, distinctively, nostalgically, peculiarly, quaint.

Antonyms: plainly, ordinarily, commonly, typically, normally, conventionally, unremarkably, blandly, straightforwardly, universally.

Similar Words: quaint, old-fashioned, vintage, antique, eccentric, retro, characterful, curious, peculiar, unconventional.

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

Synonyms: étrangement, curieusement, singulièrement, insolitement, inhabituellement, exceptionnellement, anormalement, surprenamment, déconcertement, extraordinairement.

Antonyms: normalement, généralement, habituellement, naturellement, simplement, ordinairement, typiquement, conventionnellement, communément, régulièrement.

Similar Words: étrange, insolite, curieux, singulier, inhabituel, exceptionnel, anormal, surprenant, déconcertant, extraordinaire.

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