French translation of waxiness is 
waxiness

Meaning of "waxiness" in English

Waxiness refers to a quality or state resembling wax in texture or appearance. Typically, it describes a smooth, shiny, and slightly soft texture that can be found in various materials or objects. Waxiness might be associated with surfaces like leaves, fruits, or even human skin when it exhibits a glossy sheen. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe certain clinical symptoms or art materials like crayons and pastels, where a waxy feel is characterized by some degree of pliability and shine.

Meaning of "waxiness" in French

In French, "waxiness" translates to "cireux" or "cireuse" when describing a surface that resembles wax in its smoothness, sheen, or softness. This term can apply to various objects that possess a glossy or sleek layer that looks like wax. Much like in English, it can also describe certain clinical conditions indicating a particular texture or appearance in a medical context or when referring to art materials that have a similar soft, lustrous quality, enhancing the vividness of the color application.

Pronunciation of "waxiness" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈwæk.si.nəs/

Pronunciation Variations: In some regional dialects, the emphasis on the first syllable might be more pronounced, while others may soften the "a" sound to an "uh" sound, but these are generally minor variations without significant differences in pronunciation across English-speaking regions.

Pronunciation of "waxiness" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /siʁø(z)/

Pronunciation Variations: There are minimal variations in the pronunciation of "cireux" or "cireuse" in French, although some speakers may vary in the softness of the "r" sound, which can be slightly rolled or softened depending on the regional accent.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The waxiness of the fruit's skin made it look very appealing. (La cireuse de la peau du fruit le rendait très attrayant.)
2. I noticed the waxiness of the floor after it was freshly polished. (J'ai remarqué la cireuse du sol après qu'il ait été fraîchement poli.)
3. Her waxiness was evident under the bright lights of the room. (Sa cireuse était évidente sous les lumières vives de la pièce.)
4. Some varieties of cheese have a natural waxiness to their texture. (Certaines variétés de fromage ont une texture naturellement cireuse.)
5. The artist favored the waxiness of oil pastels for her work. (L'artiste préférait la cireuse des pastels à l'huile pour son travail.)
6. The waxiness of the plant's leaves helps to protect it from excessive moisture loss. (La cireuse des feuilles de la plante aide à la protéger de la perte excessive d'humidité.)
7. After using the lotion, she appreciated the waxiness it left on her skin. (Après avoir utilisé la lotion, elle appréciait la cireuse qu'elle laissait sur sa peau.)
8. The waxiness of the candle gave it a particularly smooth finish. (La cireuse de la bougie lui donnait une finition particulièrement lisse.)
9. The patient's skin had an unusual waxiness that concerned the doctor. (La peau du patient avait une cireuse inhabituelle qui préoccupait le médecin.)
10. Restorers used special techniques to preserve the waxiness of the ancient sculptures. (Les restaurateurs utilisaient des techniques spéciales pour préserver la cireuse des sculptures anciennes.)

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

Synonyms: smoothness, glossiness, shine, sheen, sleekness.

Antonyms: roughness, dullness, matteness, unevenness.

Similar Words: oiliness, richness, silkiness, softness, pliability.

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

Synonyms: lustre, éclat, brillant, poli, suave.

Antonyms: rugosité, mat, terne, irrégulier.

Similar Words: onctuosité, richesse, soyeux, douceur, flexibilité.

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