French translation of wast is 
wast

Meaning of "wast" in English

The word "wast" is an archaic form of the verb "to be," specifically the second person singular past tense, used in early modern English. It was commonly used in the days of Shakespeare and the King James Bible. In contemporary English, "was" would be the equivalent term. This form might appear in poetry, historical texts, and literature from or referencing earlier times, providing a sense of antiquity or formal tone to the text.

Meaning of "wast" in French

In French, "wast" does not hold a direct meaning as it is an archaic English term. The equivalent of "to be" in the past tense for a second person singular (i.e., "tu étais") would be used to convey the same meaning in a historical or literary context. Thus, in French, this word doesn't have a separate existence or application and is recognized mainly when translating English historical texts.

Pronunciation of "wast" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /wæst/.

Pronunciation Variations: In modern English, standardized differences in the pronunciation of "wast" are uncommon due to its archaic nature. However, in dialects and historical contexts, it might have slight variations, though largely aligning with the pronunciation of "was."

Pronunciation of "wast" in French

Phonetic Transcription: -.

Pronunciation Variations: As "wast" is not a French word, it has no phonetic transcription or pronunciation variation in French. Recognition of its pronunciation relies on understanding English.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. Thou wast present at the gathering. (Tu étais présent à la réunion.)
2. She told me that thou wast the best musician. (Elle m'a dit que tu étais le meilleur musicien.)
3. Wast thou not at the market yesterday? (N'étais-tu pas au marché hier?)
4. If thou wast there, thou wouldst have seen it. (Si tu étais là, tu l'aurais vu.)
5. Wast it not a fine day for a walk? (N'était-ce pas une belle journée pour une promenade?)
6. Thou wast always the bravest among us. (Tu étais toujours le plus courageux parmi nous.)
7. He assured me thou wast invited to the banquet. (Il m'a assuré que tu étais invité au banquet.)
8. Back then, wast thou living in the village? (À l'époque, habitais-tu au village?)
9. Thou wast tasked with an important mission. (Tu étais chargé d'une mission importante.)
10. She wondered why thou wast upset. (Elle se demandait pourquoi tu étais contrarié.)

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

Synonyms: was, existed, lived, stood, stayed.

Antonyms: wasn't, lacked, perished, vanished, departed.

Similar Words: were, been, being, past, ancient.

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

Synonyms: étais, fus.

Antonyms: n'étais pas.

Similar Words: était, furent, vivais, habitais.

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