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    Bourdoncle (en. Bumblebee)

    /bʊʁ.dɔ̃.kəl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A low-frequency sound, usually produced by machines or insects.
    The hum of the bees filled the warm air of the garden.
    Le bourdoncle des abeilles remplissait l'air chaud du jardin.
    A sound that repeats monotonously.
    The hum of the engine was soothing in the middle of the night.
    Le bourdoncle du moteur était apaisant au milieu de la nuit.
    A resonant and tiring background noise.
    The hum in the office made concentration difficult.
    Le bourdoncle dans le bureau rendait la concentration difficile.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'burrunculus', meaning bumblebee, associated with the sound produced by this insect.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a hum in the ear
    to perceive a persistent buzzing in the ear.
    avoir un bourdoncle dans l'oreille
    the hum of the telephone
    the constant and repetitive sound of a ringing telephone.
    le bourdoncle du téléphone
    a soothing hum
    a sound that is relaxing or helps with concentration.
    un bourdoncle apaisant

    Related Words

    bumblebee
    Flying insect capable of producing noise.
    bourdon
    buzzing
    Continuous sound produced by a device or an insect.
    bourdonnement
    purring
    Soft and regular noise, often made by a cat.
    ronronnement

    Slang Meanings

    Sensation of annoyance due to repetitive noise.
    I can't stand this background hum anymore, it drives me crazy.
    J'en peux plus de ce bourdoncle en fond, ça me rend fou.
    State of fatigue due to prolonged exposure to noise.
    After a day on the construction site, I have a terrible hum in my head.
    Après une journée au chantier, j'ai un bourdoncle terrible dans la tête.