French translation of teem is 
teem

Meaning of "teem" in English

The word "teem" in English refers to being full of or swarming with something. It is often used to describe an environment or a place that is heavily populated or overrun with people, animals, or objects. For example, a garden can teem with butterflies, meaning it is full of them. The word conveys a sense of abundance or profusion and can be used figuratively or literally depending on the context.

Meaning of "teem" in French

In French, the word "teem" does not exist. However, the concept of teeming is expressed with the verb "fourmiller" when referring to being abundant or swarming. It conjures images of movement and fullness, similar to ants bustling in a colony. This verb is used in various contexts to describe lively or crowded situations where the presence of many elements is evident.

Pronunciation of "teem" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /tiːm/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "teem" remains largely consistent across different English-speaking regions, with only slight variations in accent affecting the vowel sound.

Pronunciation of "teem" in French

Phonetic Transcription: -

Pronunciation Variations: Since "teem" is not a French word, no phonetic transcription exists. However, the equivalent "fourmiller" is pronounced /fuʁ.mi.je/ and may have slight regional accent differences within French-speaking areas.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The pond teemed with fish. (L’étang fourmillait de poissons.)
2. The marketplace teemed with shoppers. (Le marché fourmillait de clients.)
3. After the rain, the garden teemed with life. (Après la pluie, le jardin fourmillait de vie.)
4. The streets teem with tourists during the festival. (Les rues fourmillent de touristes pendant le festival.)
5. The park teems with children in the summer. (Le parc fourmille d’enfants en été.)
6. The beach teemed with sunbathers on the hot day. (La plage fourmillait de baigneurs par cette journée ensoleillée.)
7. The forest teemed with wildlife. (La forêt fourmillait de vie sauvage.)
8. The city teems with history and culture. (La ville fourmille d’histoire et de culture.)
9. The ocean teems with aquatic creatures. (L’océan fourmille de créatures aquatiques.)
10. The event teemed with excitement and joy. (L’événement fourmillait d’excitation et de joie.)

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

Synonyms: swarm, overflow, abound, brim, burst, bustle, overrun, crowd, throng, fill.

Antonyms: lack, need, want, drain, empty, scarce, deficient, deplete.

Similar Words: populate, infest, jam, pack, cram, load, choke, saturate, inundate.

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

Synonyms: fourmiller, abonder, grouiller, regorger, foisonner, pulluler, déborder, remplir.

Antonyms: manquer, vider, épuiser.

Similar Words: grouiller, peupler, encombrer, saturer, inonder.

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