French translation of wanly is 
wanly

Meaning of "wanly" in English

The word "wanly" is an adverb that describes doing something in a pale or weak manner, often reflecting tiredness, illness, or a lack of vitality. It is frequently used to depict a lack of color or energy, capturing moments of weakness or exhaustion. When someone looks or smiles wanly, they appear worn down or lacking enthusiasm, hinting at underlying fatigue or emotional struggle. The term is often employed in literature to convey a certain ethereal or fragile quality in characters or scenes.

Meaning of "wanly" in French

In French, "wanly" directly translates to "pâlement," which similarly conveys an action done with a lack of color or vitality. This term captures the essence of an action performed feebly or with diminished energy, often due to tiredness or malaise. It's used in contexts where someone or something appears frail or lacking vigor. As in English, literary uses of "wanly" in French focus on evoking imagery of subtle frailty or emotional weariness.

Pronunciation of "wanly" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈwɒn.li/

Pronunciation Variations: In British English, it might sound slightly different, with emphasis on the first syllable, while in American English, there's often a softer 'a' sound.

Pronunciation of "wanly" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /pɑl.mɑ̃/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation remains fairly consistent across French-speaking regions, though some local accents might influence vowel length slightly.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. She smiled wanly at the joke. (Elle a souri pâlement à la blague.)
2. After the long journey, he waved wanly to his friends. (Après le long voyage, il fit un signe de la main pâlement à ses amis.)
3. The patient gestured wanly from his hospital bed. (Le patient fit un geste pâlement de son lit d'hôpital.)
4. Her wanly lit face appeared eerie in the dim room. (Son visage faiblement éclairé semblait étrange dans la pièce sombre.)
5. He listened wanly to their conversations. (Il écoutait pâlement leurs conversations.)
6. The artist painted a wanly colored sunset. (L'artiste a peint un coucher de soleil faiblement coloré.)
7. The old man whispered wanly in the night. (Le vieil homme murmura pâlement dans la nuit.)
8. She nodded wanly, agreeing to the difficult task. (Elle acquiesça faiblement, acceptant la tâche difficile.)
9. His attempts at humor fell wanly on the audience. (Ses tentatives d'humour tombaient pâlement sur le public.)
10. The light filtered wanly through the clouds. (La lumière filtrait pâlement à travers les nuages.)

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

Synonyms: palely, faintly, weakly, feebly, dimly, dully, languidly, spiritlessly, anemically, insipidly.

Antonyms: vibrantly, brightly, energetically, vividly, robustly.

Similar Words: pallidly, languorously, listlessly, apathetically.

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

Synonyms: faiblement, tristement, languidement, mollement, terne.

Antonyms: vigoureusement, vivement, énergiquement, vivement.

Similar Words: maladroitement, atonement, sans vie.

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