French translation of tartary is 
tartarie

Meaning of "tartary" in English

"Tartary" refers to a historical region in Central Asia, spanning parts of what are now Russia, Mongolia, and China. During the medieval period, Tartary was known as the land of the Tartars or Tatars, a term used to describe various Turkic-speaking peoples. It was a term commonly used by Europeans to denote large and often vaguely defined areas in Asia, especially those inhabited by nomadic tribes. However, with the geopolitical changes and more precise mapping over time, the use of the term has diminished.

Meaning of "tartarie" in French

"Tartarie," similar to its English counterpart "Tartary," refers to an ancient region in Central Asia, encompassing territories now within Russia, Mongolia, and China. In the French context, "Tartarie" was employed in historical texts to describe areas inhabited by the so-called Tatars or Tartars. This term is mostly of historical significance today as contemporary geopolitical boundaries have rendered the usage of "Tartarie" obsolete. However, it still appears in historical analysis and literature dealing with the medieval and early modern periods.

Pronunciation of "tartary" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈtɑːr.tə.ri/

Pronunciation Variations: In different English-speaking regions, the pronunciation remains mostly consistent due to the term's rarity in modern usage. The primary focus is on the emphasis of the first syllable.

Pronunciation of "tartarie" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /taʁ.ta.ʁi/

Pronunciation Variations: Pronunciation of "tartarie" might slightly differ in French-speaking regions, but generally follows the standard French pronunciation rules, with particular emphasis on the open vowel sounds typical of the language.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. Explorers once sought the riches rumored to be in Tartary. - Les explorateurs recherchaient autrefois les richesses supposées se trouver en Tartarie.
2. Tartary was often depicted in maps with vague boundaries. - La Tartarie était souvent représentée sur des cartes avec des frontières vagues.
3. The cultural complexity of Tartary intrigued many historians. - La complexité culturelle de la Tartarie a intrigué de nombreux historiens.
4. Marco Polo's travels took him through the vast lands of Tartary. - Les voyages de Marco Polo l'ont conduit à travers les vastes terres de Tartarie.
5. The nomadic tribes of Tartary had a rich tradition of storytelling. - Les tribus nomades de Tartarie avaient une riche tradition de conte de fées.
6. Tartary was often romanticized in European literature. - La Tartarie était souvent idéalisée dans la littérature européenne.
7. The ancient Silk Road passed through parts of Tartary. - L'ancienne Route de la Soie passait par des régions de Tartarie.
8. Maps from the 16th century often feature Tartary as a vast, mysterious land. - Les cartes du XVIème siècle présentent souvent la Tartarie comme une vaste contrée mystérieuse.
9. Legend has it that the emperor of Tartary possessed untold wealth. - La légende veut que l'empereur de Tartarie ait possédé d'immenses richesses.
10. Scholars debated the true extent of Tartary for centuries. - Les érudits ont débattu de la véritable étendue de la Tartarie pendant des siècles.

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

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Similar Words: Asia, Steppe, Mongol Empire, Siberia, Tatarstan.

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

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Similar Words: Asie, Steppe, Empire Mongol, Sibérie, Tatarstan.

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