French translation of vaticination is 
vaticination

Meaning of "vaticination" in English

The term "vaticination" refers to the act of predicting or prophesying future events. It derives from the Latin word "vaticinari," which means to prophesy. This word often carries a mystical or authoritative connotation, suggesting that the prediction comes from a deep understanding or insight, sometimes implying divine inspiration. It is most commonly used in contexts where the prophecy or prediction is formal or solemn, and is less likely to be employed in casual forecasting.

Meaning of "vaticination" in French

In French, "vaticination" similarly refers to a prophecy or prediction about future events. It maintains the same connotations as in English, often implying a visionary or mystical aspect. The word suggests not just a mere guess, but an inspired or enlightened foresight, sometimes attributed to prophetic or divine insight. This term is typically used in literary or formal contexts where the prediction holds significant weight.

Pronunciation of "vaticination" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /vəˌtɪs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Pronunciation Variations: In some dialects, the emphasis may slightly shift, but the standard pronunciation remains consistent in most English-speaking regions, with stress placed on the third syllable.

Pronunciation of "vaticination" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /va.ti.si.na.sjɔ̃/

Pronunciation Variations: There are generally no significant regional variations in the pronunciation of "vaticination" in French, and it is pronounced as written, with the nasal sound at the end being characteristic of French pronunciation.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The mystic's vaticination indicated a bright future for the kingdom. (La vaticination du mystique indiquait un avenir radieux pour le royaume.)
2. Her vaticination was celebrated as it coincided with the unexpected victory. (Sa vaticination fut célébrée car elle coïncidait avec la victoire inattendue.)
3. The ancient texts were full of vaticinations that fascinated historians. (Les textes anciens étaient pleins de vaticinations qui fascinaient les historiens.)
4. Despite the skeptics, his vaticination about the eclipse proved correct. (Malgré les sceptiques, sa vaticination sur l'éclipse s'avéra correcte.)
5. Many sought the sage's vaticination before making important decisions. (Beaucoup sollicitaient la vaticination du sage avant de prendre des décisions importantes.)
6. The vaticination of doom echoed through the halls of the castle. (La vaticination du malheur résonnait à travers les couloirs du château.)
7. Her vaticination about the new leader brought hope to the people. (Sa vaticination sur le nouveau chef apporta de l'espoir au peuple.)
8. The oracle's vaticination was cryptic, leaving everyone puzzled. (La vaticination de l'oracle était cryptique, laissant tout le monde perplexe.)
9. The seer’s vaticination was written and stored in the sacred archive. (La vaticination du voyant fut écrite et conservée dans les archives sacrées.)
10. They dismissed his vaticination as fantasy until it happened. (Ils ont rejeté sa vaticination comme une fantaisie jusqu'à ce qu'elle se produise.)

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

Synonyms: prophecy, prediction, forecast, divination, augury, prognostication, foresight, foretelling, premonition, soothsaying.

Antonyms: hindsight, recollection, memory, past events, retrospective, -

Similar Words: revelation, intuition, vision, oracle, insight, omen, prevision, instinct, sentiment, -

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

Synonyms: prophétie, prédiction, augure, divination, prévision, oracle, présage, prémonition, intuition, -

Antonyms: rétrospective, souvenir, mémoire, événements passés, -

Similar Words: révélation, pressentiment, vision, instinct, prémonition, intuition, présage, -, -

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