French translation of welled is 
sourdait

Meaning of "welled" in English

The word "welled" is the past tense of "well," used as a verb to describe the action of flowing or rising gradually to the surface from beneath. It often refers to liquids like water or emotions that come up from deep within. For instance, tears can be said to have welled up in someone's eyes, denoting a sudden onset of strong emotion. The concept emphasizes a gentle, often uncontrolled emergence, whether in physical or emotional context.

Meaning of "sourdait" in French

The term "sourdait" is the imperfect tense of the verb "sourdre," meaning to emerge or come forth, often from a hidden source. It describes something that is coming out slowly or subtly, like water seeping through the ground or feelings manifesting gradually. This verb captures a similar nuance to "welled," focusing on the consistent and often understated appearance of something, be it physical or emotional in nature.

Pronunciation of "welled" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /wɛld/

The pronunciation of "welled" doesn't significantly vary across different English dialects, although slight accent differences may occur. Generally, it is pronounced with a short "e" sound, and the "l" is clearly emphasized.

Pronunciation of "sourdait" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /suʁ.dɛ/

In French, "sourdait" might experience slight variations depending on regional accents. In standard French, it is pronounced with a silent "d" and a distinct "ɛ" sound at the end. Some regions may soften the "r."

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. Tears welled up in her eyes as she read the letter. (Des larmes sourdaient de ses yeux alors qu'elle lisait la lettre.)
2. Water welled from the ground after the heavy rain. (L'eau sourdait du sol après la forte pluie.)
3. Emotions welled inside him as he remembered his childhood. (Des émotions sourdaient en lui alors qu'il se souvenait de son enfance.)
4. A feeling of happiness welled in her heart. (Un sentiment de bonheur sourdait dans son cœur.)
5. Blood welled from the wound, staining his shirt. (Le sang sourdait de la plaie, tachant sa chemise.)
6. Anger welled within him, ready to explode. (La colère sourdait en lui, prête à exploser.)
7. Love welled in her eyes when she saw her baby. (L'amour sourdait dans ses yeux lorsqu'elle a vu son bébé.)
8. Hope welled in their hearts as they saw the sunrise. (L'espoir sourdait dans leurs cœurs en voyant le lever du soleil.)
9. Gratitude welled up as he received the award. (La gratitude sourdait lorsqu'il recevait le prix.)
10. Oil welled from the ground, indicating a new source. (L'huile sourdait du sol, indiquant une nouvelle source.)

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

Synonyms: surged, flowed, rose, gushed, emerged, bubbled, spilled, brimmed, burst, leaked.

Antonyms: dried, receded, subsided, abated, ebbed, evaporated, diminished, decreased, lessened, reduced.

Similar Words: overflowed, swelled, filled, poured, accumulated, gathered, brewed, developed, intensified, increased.

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

Synonyms: jaillissait, émergeait, coulait, apparaissait, surgissait, transpirait, perçait, suintait, filtrait, montait.

Antonyms: tarissait, régressait, diminuait, se retirait, s'arrêtait, séchait, cessait, s'évaporait, disparaissait, raccourcissait.

Similar Words: s'écoulait, s'overflowait, s'intensifiait, s'accumulait, se manifestait, se densifiait, se développait, se diffusait, se renforçait, se formait.

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