Meaning of "queerly" in English

The adverb "queerly" describes an action or manner that is odd, strange, or unusual. It conveys a sense of peculiarity or eccentricity in behavior or appearance. In some contexts, "queerly" can denote a curious or unconventional way of doing something that deviates from the norm. While its usage has evolved, it often retains an element of surprise or curiosity about the manner being described. Importantly, it can also relate to the diverse identities within the LGBTQ+ community when considering non-conformity and uniqueness.

Meaning of "queerly" in French

In French, "queerly" would be translated to convey a sense of something done in a manner that is bizarre or unusual. The French equivalent might use terms such as "bizarrement" or "étrangement" to represent similar ideas. As in English, these words capture the idea of something being done in a non-standard or unexpected way, carrying a tone of peculiarity or exception to the norm, though they do not carry any specific cultural connotations related to gender or identity, requiring cultural context for a precise match.

Pronunciation of "queerly" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [ˈkwɪrli]

Pronunciation Variations: In some regions, such as parts of the UK, there may be a slight difference in vowel emphasis or intonation, although generally pronounced consistent across English dialects.

Pronunciation of "queerly" in French

Phonetic Transcription: Not applicable, the word retains its English phonetic characteristics when used in French contexts.

Pronunciation Variations: Variations would depend on the speaker's familiarity with English phonemes in a French context but are unlikely to differ significantly from the standard English pronunciation.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. She looked queerly at the painting, trying to understand its appeal.
    (Elle regarda le tableau bizarrement, essayant de comprendre son attrait.)

  2. The cat moved queerly across the room, drawing everyone's attention.
    (Le chat se déplaçait étrangement dans la pièce, attirant l'attention de tout le monde.)

  3. His voice echoed queerly in the empty hall.
    (Sa voix résonnait bizarrement dans le hall vide.)

  4. The machine started working queerly after the power surge.
    (La machine a commencé à fonctionner étrangement après la surtension.)

  5. She dressed queerly for the formal event, yet carried herself confidently.
    (Elle s'est habillée bizarrement pour l'événement formel, mais se comportait avec assurance.)

  6. He laughed queerly at the idea, finding it both amusing and strange.
    (Il rit bizarrement à l'idée, la trouvant à la fois amusante et étrange.)

  7. The tree bent queerly in the wind, as if resisting the storm.
    (L'arbre se pliait étrangement sous le vent, comme s'il résistait à la tempête.)

  8. Their ideas, though queerly expressed, were insightful.
    (Leurs idées, bien que exprimées étrangement, étaient perspicaces.)

  9. She danced queerly, unlike anyone else on the floor.
    (Elle dansait bizarrement, contrairement à quiconque sur la piste.)

  10. The clock ticked queerly, an irregular rhythm that was unsettling.
    (L'horloge tic-taquait bizarrement, un rythme irrégulier qui était déstabilisant.)

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

Synonyms: oddly, strangely, peculiarly, bizarrely, unusually, eccentrically, singularly, unconventionally, abnormally, weirdly.

Antonyms: normally, conventionally, typically, ordinarily, customarily, regularly, traditionally, understandably, naturally, commonly.

Similar Words: unusually, curiously, irregularly, atypically, distinctively, uniquely, interestingly, freakishly, outlandishly, unconventionally.

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

Synonyms: bizarrement, étrangement, curieusement, singulièrement, anormalement, de manière étrange, atypiquement, excentriquement.

Antonyms: -.

Similar Words: inhabituelle, curieuse, anormale, singulière, atypique, étrange, différente.

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