French translation of vacuity is 
vacuité

Meaning of "vacuity" in English

The word "vacuity" refers to a state of emptiness or absence of thought, substance, or meaning. It is often used to describe a mental or intellectual void experienced by someone who is not engaging meaningfully with their environment or ideas. Vacuity can also refer to a physical emptiness or lack of content. In literature and rhetoric, it may depict superficiality or triviality, indicating a lack of depth in ideas or conversation. Its usage is often associated with criticism of someone’s intellectual engagement or the content of specific ideas.

Meaning of "vacuité" in French

In French, "vacuité" similarly denotes a state of emptiness or void. It can refer to both the physical and abstract emptiness of a space or content. In philosophical or literary contexts, "vacuité" often discusses the absence of meaningful substance or depth in thought, conversation, or artistic work. The term can also imply a lack of engagement or purpose, echoing themes of superficiality and triviality. It is used to critique the shallowness of ideas or the sense of intellectual or emotional vacancy in various contexts.

Pronunciation of "vacuity" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [vəˈkjuːɪti]

Pronunciation Variations: Generally consistent across different English dialects, though UK and US pronunciations may differ slightly in accent. The stress is typically on the second syllable, with minor variations in vowel articulation.

Pronunciation of "vacuité" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [va.kɥi.te]

Pronunciation Variations: In French, the pronunciation remains largely consistent. The "u" sound may vary slightly in openness depending on regional accents, but the overall pronunciation maintains a steady articulation.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The vacuity of the proposal was evident to all. (La vacuité de la proposition était évidente pour tous.)

2. Her conversation was marked by a distinct vacuity of content. (Sa conversation était marquée par une distincte vacuité de contenu.)

3. The speech was criticized for its intellectual vacuity. (Le discours a été critiqué pour sa vacuité intellectuelle.)

4. He stared into space, lost in a vacuity of thought. (Il regardait dans le vide, perdu dans une vacuité de pensée.)

5. The vacuity of the apartment's decor was striking. (La vacuité de la décoration de l'appartement était frappante.)

6. Despite the complexity of the topic, his arguments were filled with vacuity. (Malgré la complexité du sujet, ses arguments étaient remplis de vacuité.)

7. The novel's theme was overshadowed by the vacuity of its characters. (Le thème du roman était éclipsé par la vacuité de ses personnages.)

8. Critics pointed out the vacuity in the film's storyline. (Les critiques ont souligné la vacuité dans l'intrigue du film.)

9. The exhibit’s vacuity became apparent upon closer inspection. (La vacuité de l'exposition est devenue évidente lors d'un examen plus attentif.)

10. Her eyes reflected a certain vacuity, lost in deep thought. (Ses yeux reflétaient une certaine vacuité, perdus dans de profondes pensées.)

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

Synonyms: emptiness, void, nothingness, hollowness, blankness, triviality, insignificance, superficiality, inanity, unsubstantiality.

Antonyms: fullness, substance, depth, significance, meaning, thoughtfulness, engagement, richness, profundity, content.

Similar Words: voidness, trivialness, lack, insubstantiality, inanition, idle, vacuousness, vacuous, vacate, vacated.

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

Synonyms: vide, nullité, inanité, néant, insignifiance, superficialité, vacance, futilité, insignificance, absence.

Antonyms: plénitude, substance, profondeur, signification, richesse, profondeur de pensée, engagement, contenu, densité, sens.

Similar Words: vide, insubstantialité, manque, vanité, vacance, futilité, légèreté, inconsistance, anéantissement, transparence.

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