French translation of yeasty is 
levure

Meaning of "yeasty" in English

The word "yeasty" in English generally refers to something that is characterized by, contains, or resembles yeast. Literally, it can describe the presence of yeast-like qualities such as being frothy or bubbly, often in relation to bread or beer. Metaphorically, "yeasty" can refer to something that is lively, full of vitality, or in a state of change and growth, similar to how yeast causes dough to rise. It might also describe someone or something as being frivolous or superficial in certain contexts.

Meaning of "levure" in French

The French word "levure" primarily refers to a substance used in baking and fermentation processes, similar to yeast in English. It is an essential ingredient in making bread and certain alcoholic beverages, as it helps dough rise by producing carbon dioxide through fermentation. In a culinary context, "levure" can specify different types, such as "levure chimique" (baking powder) or "levure de boulanger" (baker's yeast). Outside the kitchen, it might refer metaphorically to something that instigates change or growth.

Pronunciation of "yeasty" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈjiːsti/

Pronunciation Variations: There are generally no significant regional variations in the pronunciation of "yeasty." It is pronounced consistently across different English-speaking regions.

Pronunciation of "levure" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /lə.vyʁ/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "levure" is quite consistent across different French-speaking regions, though slight variations may occur in accent or intonation depending on the specific area or speaker.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The yeasty aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
   (L'arôme de levure du pain fraîchement cuit remplissait la cuisine.)

2. The beer had a distinctly yeasty flavor that some found overpowering.
   (La bière avait une saveur de levure distincte que certains trouvaient écrasante.)

3. Her yeasty enthusiasm for the project was contagious.
   (Son enthousiasme levuré pour le projet était contagieux.)

4. The dough became light and yeasty after hours of resting.
   (La pâte est devenue légère et levurée après des heures de repos.)

5. The festival had a yeasty energy, full of laughter and music.
   (Le festival avait une énergie levurée, pleine de rires et de musique.)

6. His ideas were often described as yeasty but lacking in substance.
   (Ses idées étaient souvent décrites comme levurées mais manquaient de substance.)

7. The cellar had a yeasty dampness, reminding one of a brewery.
   (La cave avait une humidité levurée, rappelant une brasserie.)

8. She avoided yeasty foods due to her dietary restrictions.
   (Elle évitait les aliments à la levure en raison de ses restrictions alimentaires.)

9. The yeasty froth of the fermenting cider was fascinating to watch.
   (La mousse levurée du cidre en fermentation était fascinante à regarder.)

10. His yeasty laugh filled the room with warmth.
    (Son rire levuré remplissait la pièce de chaleur.)

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

Synonyms: frothy, bubbly, lively, effervescent, fermenting, vibrant, sprightly, active, festive, superficial.

Antonyms: flat, inactive, dull, lifeless, still, calm, stable, settled, unchanging, unenergetic.

Similar Words: vivacious, spirited, brewing, zesty, playful, frisky, perky, jocular, buoyant, bubbling.

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

Synonyms: levain, ferments, agent levant, poudre à lever, enzyme.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: fermentation, croissance, agent fermentant, amélioration, développement.

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