French translation of welkin is 
welkin

Meaning of "welkin" in English

The word "welkin" is an archaic term in English that refers to the sky, the vault of heaven, or the celestial sphere. It is often used in literary contexts, especially in poetry, to evoke an image of the heavens or the expansiveness of the sky. Historically, this term might have been used to describe the firmament or the upper atmosphere, capturing the vastness and beauty of what lies above us. Despite being considered obsolete in modern usage, it maintains a poetic resonance in literature.

Meaning of "welkin" in French

In French, the word "welkin" isn't commonly used, as it's an English term with no direct translation. The concept it conveys, however, translates to "ciel" or "voûte céleste" in French, referring to the sky or the heavenly dome. This term can suggest an otherworldly or poetic quality, similar to its use in English. The French language tends to use more descriptive phrases rather than a single word to convey the same sense of grandeur and expanse that "welkin" evokes.

Pronunciation of "welkin" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈwɛl.kɪn/

Pronunciation Variations: There are no significant dialectical variations for "welkin" in English due to its obsolete usage. It is typically pronounced as per the standard British and American English phonetic transcription.

Pronunciation of "welkin" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /wɛlkɪn/

Pronunciation Variations: There are no recognized regional variations as "welkin" is not a standard French word. However, French speakers might attempt to pronounce it using French phonetic patterns, but this would not be typical.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The welkin was ablaze with stars. (Le ciel était illuminé d'étoiles.)
2. The poet spoke of the welkin in her verses. (La poétesse parlait du ciel dans ses vers.)
3. They gazed up at the welkin after the storm passed. (Ils contemplaient le ciel après le passage de la tempête.)
4. His thoughts wandered into the vastness of the welkin. (Ses pensées vagabondaient dans l'immensité du ciel.)
5. The welkin thundered with the sound of the clouds colliding. (Le ciel tonnait au bruit des nuages qui s'entrechoquaient.)
6. The medieval song praised the welkin's beauty. (Le chant médiéval louait la beauté du ciel.)
7. Birds soared high into the welkin at dawn. (Les oiseaux s'envolaient haut dans le ciel à l'aube.)
8. The welkin's hue changed with the setting sun. (La teinte du ciel changeait avec le coucher de soleil.)
9. Legends say the welkin holds secrets of the ancients. (Les légendes disent que le ciel renferme les secrets des anciens.)
10. The festival ended with fireworks lighting up the welkin. (Le festival s'est terminé avec des feux d'artifice éclairant le ciel.)

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

Synonyms: sky, heavens, firmament, azure, vault.

Antonyms: -.

Similar Words: atmosphere, ether, expanse, cosmos, celestial sphere.

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

Synonyms: ciel, voûte céleste.

Antonyms: -.

Similar Words: atmosphère, éther, étendue, cosmos, sphère céleste.

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