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    Bruit (en. Noise)

    [bʁɥüi]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An unwanted sound, often loud or disturbing.
    The noise from the cars prevents me from sleeping.
    Le bruit des voitures m'empêche de dormir.
    A loud and sudden noise.
    A noise resounded in the night.
    Un bruit a retenti dans la nuit.
    A dull noise, difficult to identify.
    There was a strange noise coming from the attic.
    Il y avait un bruit étrange venant du grenier.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'bruitum', meaning 'noise, tumult'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make noise
    To produce a loud or unwanted sound.
    faire du bruit
    background noise
    Ambient sound that does not attract attention.
    bruit de fond
    circular noise
    Rumors or information that circulate.
    bruit circulaire

    Related Words

    sound effects
    Art of creating sound effects.
    bruitage
    noisemaker
    A person who makes noise.
    bruitier
    noisemaker
    A technician in charge of sound effects in film.
    bruiteur

    Slang Meanings

    Noise from the party or fun.
    We made noise all night at the party.
    On a fait du bruit toute la nuit à la soirée.
    To talk excessively or make a fuss.
    Stop making noise, it's pointless.
    Arrête de faire du bruit, ça ne sert à rien.