French translation of salacity is 
salacité

Meaning of "salacity" in English

Salacity refers to an excessive or inappropriate interest in sexual matters, often characterized by lewdness or lustfulness. It carries a negative connotation, implying a lack of restraint or a focus on carnal desires that goes beyond the bounds of social acceptability. The term is used to describe behavior or attitudes that are overtly sexualized, often to the point of being offensive or vulgar.

Meaning of "salacité" in French

In French, "salacité" conveys a meaning similar to its English counterpart, referring to a lascivious or lewd nature, marked by an excessive or indecent focus on sexual matters. It denotes an interest in sexual immorality or behavior that is deemed inappropriate within societal norms. This term is typically used in contexts where there is an element of scandal or impropriety, highlighting a failure to conform to conventional standards of decency.

Pronunciation of "salacity" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /səˈlæs.ɪ.ti/

Pronunciation Variations: While the pronunciation remains quite consistent across different English-speaking regions, there may be slight variations in accent, with some speakers emphasizing the second syllable more strongly.

Pronunciation of "salacité" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /sa.la.si.te/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "salacité" remains relatively consistent across different regions in the Francophone world, though the pace and intonation might vary slightly between European French and Canadian French speakers.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. His writing was criticized for its overt salacity. (Sa plume a été critiquée pour sa salacité manifeste.)
2. The novel's salacity detracted from its overall message. (La salacité du roman détournait du message global.)
3. She was uncomfortable with the salacity of the jokes. (Elle était mal à l'aise avec la salacité des blagues.)
4. The film’s salacity led to its restricted rating. (La salacité du film a conduit à une classification restreinte.)
5. Critics noted the underlying salacity in the artist's work. (Les critiques ont noté la salacité sous-jacente dans l'œuvre de l'artiste.)
6. His salacity made him unwelcome at formal events. (Sa salacité le rendait indésirable lors d'événements formels.)
7. The book's salacity shocked many readers. (La salacité du livre a choqué de nombreux lecteurs.)
8. She dismissed his advances due to his apparent salacity. (Elle a rejeté ses avances en raison de sa salacité apparente.)
9. The conversation turned uncomfortable with its sudden salacity. (La conversation est devenue inconfortable avec sa soudaine salacité.)
10. They avoided him because of his notorious salacity. (Ils l'ont évité à cause de sa salacité notoire.)

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

Synonyms: lewdness, lasciviousness, lustfulness, licentiousness, prurience, obscenity, vulgarity, indecency, sensuality, eroticism.

Antonyms: modesty, decency, chastity, prudency, virtue, purity, restraint.

Similar Words: lechery, promiscuity, ribaldry, smuttiness, bawdiness.

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

Synonyms: lubricité, lascivité, luxure, licence, débauche, impudicité, obscénité, vulgarité, indécence, érotisme.

Antonyms: pudeur, décence, chasteté, réserve, vertu, pureté.

Similar Words: lubricité, libertinage, grivoiserie, grivoiserie, gauloiserie.

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