French translation of sac is 
sac

Meaning of "sac" in English

In English, "sac" refers to a pouch or cavity in organisms that can hold a substance, such as fluid or air. It is commonly used in medical and biological contexts to describe structures like the amniotic sac in pregnancy or air sacs in the lungs. The term implies a closed, often thin-walled, membrane-like structure that serves a specific function within a living organism. Although "sac" can be a standalone term, it is often part of compound words describing anatomical features.

Meaning of "sac" in French

In French, "sac" refers to any type of bag or container designed to hold and transport items. It is a versatile term applicable to various types of bags, including handbags, backpacks, shopping bags, and more. The word evokes the idea of a practical and essential object used in daily life for carrying personal belongings. It can also have metaphorical uses in the language, relating to containment or storage in broader contexts.

Pronunciation of "sac" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [sæk]

In English, the pronunciation of "sac" typically remains consistent across regions, sounding like "sack" with a short 'a' as in "cat."

Pronunciation of "sac" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [sak]

In French, "sac" is pronounced with a sharp 'a,' similar to the 'a' in "father," and it is uniform across different French-speaking regions, with minimal variation.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The doctor examined the amniotic sac during the ultrasound. (Le médecin a examiné le sac amniotique lors de l'échographie.)
2. She carried all her books in a large sac. (Elle portait tous ses livres dans un grand sac.)
3. The insect's venom sac was visible under the microscope. (Le sac à venin de l'insecte était visible au microscope.)
4. The air in the balloon-like sac keeps the fish buoyant. (L'air dans le sac en forme de ballon maintient le poisson à flot.)
5. He put his wet clothes in a plastic sac to keep them separate. (Il a mis ses vêtements mouillés dans un sac en plastique pour les garder séparés.)
6. A sac of flour fell from the shelf. (Un sac de farine est tombé de l'étagère.)
7. The sac around the embryo provides nutrients. (Le sac autour de l'embryon fournit des nutriments.)
8. They found a mysterious sac buried in the forest. (Ils ont trouvé un sac mystérieux enterré dans la forêt.)
9. She packed her lunch in a paper sac. (Elle a emballé son déjeuner dans un sac en papier.)
10. The preservation of the sac is crucial for the experiment. (La préservation du sac est cruciale pour l'expérience.)

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

Synonyms: pouch, bag, cavity, pocket, receptacle.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: compartment, enclosure, holder, vessel, container.

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

Synonyms: poche, besace, cabas, cartable, bourse.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: contenant, tonneau, récipient, fourre-tout, panier.

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