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    Bell (en. Bell)

    [bɛl]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An instrument that produces a sound, usually made of metal.
    The church bell rings every hour.
    La cloche de l'église sonne tous les heures.
    A device used for calling or alerting.
    I heard the school bell announce the end of classes.
    J'ai entendu la cloche de l'école annoncer la fin des cours.
    A bell used in certain events or ceremonies.
    They rang the bell to mark the beginning of the wedding.
    Ils ont sonné la cloche pour marquer le début du mariage.

    Etymology

    From Old English 'bell' meaning 'bell'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to ring the bell
    To warn or inform.
    faire sonner la cloche
    not a bell
    Indicates that one is not informed.
    pas une cloche
    to sound like a bell
    To be in good health or fit.
    sonner comme une cloche

    Related Words

    bell
    A similar instrument that produces a sound.
    cloche
    joyful
    Referring to something festive like the sounds of a bell.
    joyeux
    carillon
    A set of bells played together.
    carillon
    call
    The sound signal produced by a bell.
    appel

    Slang Meanings

    A bell in the sense of someone who is naive.
    He really is a bell with all those stories.
    Il est vraiment une cloche avec toutes ces histoires.