French translation of quicksilver is 
quicksilver

Meaning of "quicksilver" in English

"Quicksilver" is an old term used to refer to the element mercury, which is a silvery liquid metal occurring naturally. The word "quicksilver" captures the metal's unique physical properties, such as its rapid flow and shimmering appearance, reminiscent of fleeting, fast-moving liquid. Historically, it was used in various applications, from medicine to alchemy. In language, it can also describe something that changes rapidly or unpredictably, much like the mercurial nature of the element itself.

Meaning of "quicksilver" in French

In French, "quicksilver" can be directly translated to "mercure," referring to the same chemical element, mercury. "Quicksilver" is used to describe properties similar to those in English, attributing it to liquid mercury's fluidity and lustrous quality. The term "quicksilver" is less commonly used in this context in French, where "mercure" is preferred for scientific and general use.

Pronunciation of "quicksilver" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvər/

Pronunciation Variations: There are no significant regional variations in the pronunciation of "quicksilver" in English. The phonetic rendering remains nearly consistent across different English-speaking regions.

Pronunciation of "quicksilver" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /kɥik.sil.vɛʁ/

Pronunciation Variations: In French, variations are minimal, and the pronunciation largely remains consistent regardless of regional differences. The pronunciation adheres to phonetic norms intrinsic to the French language.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The quicksilver reflected the moonlight beautifully. (Le mercure reflétait magnifiquement la lumière de la lune.)
2. Her mood was as quicksilver, changing in an instant. (Son humeur était comme du mercure, changeant en un instant.)
3. The temperature was measured using quicksilver in a glass tube. (La température a été mesurée en utilisant du mercure dans un tube en verre.)
4. Alchemists were fascinated by the properties of quicksilver. (Les alchimistes étaient fascinés par les propriétés du mercure.)
5. Quicksilver is highly toxic and must be handled with care. (Le mercure est très toxique et doit être manipulé avec précaution.)
6. The artist captured the quicksilver quality of the flowing water. (L'artiste a capturé la qualité mercurienne de l'eau courante.)
7. His quicksilver wit always made me laugh. (Son esprit vif et changeant me faisait toujours rire.)
8. In ancient medicine, quicksilver had various applications. (Dans la médecine ancienne, le mercure avait diverses applications.)
9. The quicksilver surface of the lake was mesmerizing. (La surface argentée du lac était envoûtante.)
10. Legends often speak of rivers made of quicksilver. (Les légendes parlent souvent de rivières faites de mercure.)

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

Synonyms: mercury, fluid, volatile, mercurial, elusive.

Antonyms: stable, constant, solid, static, steady.

Similar Words: silver, liquid, metamorphic, changeable, shimmering.

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

Synonyms: mercure, volatil, fluide, mercuriel, insaisissable.

Antonyms: stable, constant, solide, statique, régulier.

Similar Words: argent, liquide, changeant, métamorphique, scintillant.

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