French translation of kink is 
kink

Meaning of "kink" in English

In English, "kink" generally refers to a twist, curve, or bend in something that is normally straight. It can also describe a flaw or irregularity, either physical or metaphorical, such as a problem in a plan or system. Additionally, in a colloquial context, "kink" can refer to unconventional sexual preferences or behaviors. The word is versatile and can be used in various contexts, from describing physical attributes to highlighting peculiarities in behavior or processes.

Meaning of "kink" in French

In French, "kink" is used similarly to describe a twist or bend, particularly one that disrupts smoothness or order. It can be translated as une torsion or un pli when referring to a physical context. However, the French usage may also involve unconventional aspects, especially in informal discussions about personal preferences or styles. The cultural nuances are essential as some interpretations might differ between English and French contexts.

Pronunciation of "kink" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /kɪŋk/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "kink" remains fairly consistent across English-speaking regions. There might be subtle variations in accentuation depending on the speaker's regional accent, but generally, the sound remains the same.

Pronunciation of "kink" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /kiŋk/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "kink" in French aligns closely with its English counterpart, with slight modifications possibly due to accent preferences in different French-speaking regions. The pronunciation remains largely consistent.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The hose developed a kink that restricted water flow.
   (Le tuyau a formé une torsion qui restreignait le débit d'eau.)

2. Her plan had a few kinks to work out.
   (Son plan avait quelques défauts à corriger.)

3. He enjoys exploring new kinks in their relationship.
   (Il aime explorer de nouvelles fantaisies dans leur relation.)

4. The project hit a kink but was back on track soon.
   (Le projet a rencontré un contretemps mais a rapidement repris son cours.)

5. Carefully remove any kinks from the rope.
   (Enlevez soigneusement les plis de la corde.)

6. She had a kink in her neck after sleeping poorly.
   (Elle avait une crampe dans le cou après une mauvaise nuit.)

7. The garden hose had a kink near the faucet.
   (Le tuyau d'arrosage avait un pli près du robinet.)

8. They discovered a kink in the algorithm that caused errors.
   (Ils ont découvert une anomalie dans l'algorithme qui provoquait des erreurs.)

9. He's working out the kinks in his latest invention.
   (Il résout les problèmes de sa dernière invention.)

10. Bending the wire caused a kink in it.
    (Plier le fil a provoqué une torsion.)

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

Synonyms: twist, curve, bend, flaw, wrinkle, quirk, anomaly, hitch, glitch, irregularity.

Antonyms: straightness, smoothness, regularity, certainty, uniformity, perfection, alignment, order, steadiness, continuity.

Similar Words: curl, loop, crimp, deviation, peculiarity, oddity, idiosyncrasy, twist, eccentricity, distortion.

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

Synonyms: torsion, pli, courbure, défaut, singularité, crampe, enroulement, bizarrerie, particularité, anomalie.

Antonyms: ligne droite, régularité, uniformité, perfection, ordre, continuité, conformité, harmonie, stabilisation, unification.

Similar Words: boucle, déviation, irrégularité, particularité, singularité, caprice, pivot, étrangeté, divergence, ondulation.

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