French translation of wake is 
sillage

Meaning of "wake" in English

The word "wake" in English has several meanings, primarily related to the concept of awakening or rousing from sleep. It can refer to the act of emerging from a state of sleep, often signifying the start of one’s day. Additionally, "wake" can also mean becoming alert or aware after a period of inactivity or lack of attention. Beyond these uses, it can describe the track left by a moving vessel through water, or the vigil held beside a deceased person before their funeral.

Meaning of "sillage" in French

In French, "sillage" predominantly refers to the track or trail left by something that has moved through a medium, such as water or air. It is commonly used when speaking about the path left by a boat on water or the lingering scent left behind, as with perfume. The term "sillage" conveys an image of a lingering impression, much like the persistent aroma of a fragrance long after it has been applied, evoking both a physical and metaphorical trail.

Pronunciation of "wake" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /weɪk/

Pronunciation Variations: In some dialects, particularly in certain parts of the United States and the UK, there may be slight variations in the vowel sound, but it generally remains consistent across regions. Some speakers might pronounce it more like "wek," especially in fast speech, but such variations are minor.

Pronunciation of "sillage" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /si.jaʒ/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "sillage" is generally consistent across French-speaking regions. It involves the typical French nasal sound in "si," and the ending "-age" resembles the soft French "-azh" sound. There are no significant dialectical variations in standard French.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. I wake up early every morning. (Je me réveille tôt chaque matin.)
2. The boat left a wake in the water. (Le bateau a laissé un sillage dans l'eau.)
3. She tried to wake her friend from the deep sleep. (Elle a essayé de réveiller son ami de son profond sommeil.)
4. The cat's meow was enough to wake him. (Le miaulement du chat suffisait à le réveiller.)
5. In the wake of the storm, the city was quiet. (Dans le sillage de la tempête, la ville était calme.)
6. He needs coffee to fully wake. (Il a besoin de café pour se réveiller complètement.)
7. They planned to wake at dawn for the hike. (Ils ont prévu de se réveiller à l'aube pour la randonnée.)
8. The alarm clock's sound helped wake her. (Le son du réveil l'a aidée à se réveiller.)
9. The wake of the riverboat was mesmerizing. (Le sillage du bateau fluvial était fascinant.)
10. In the wake of the news, everyone was silent. (À la suite des nouvelles, tout le monde était silencieux.)

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

Synonyms: awake, arouse, rouse, stir, waken

Antonyms: sleep, slumber, nap, rest

Similar Words: alarm, vigil, aftermath, trail, ripple

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

Synonyms: trace, traînée, empreinte, parfum, aura

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: piste, courant, vestige, houle, brise

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