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    Bruits (en. Noises)

    /bʁɥi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Any unwanted or disturbing sound.
    The noises of the city can be deafening.
    Les bruits de la ville peuvent être assourdissants.
    A watchword or a rumor.
    There are rumors of a possible change in direction.
    Il y a des bruits sur un éventuel changement de direction.
    Sound that one produces or perceives.
    The sounds of nature are soothing.
    Les bruits de la nature sont apaisants.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'bruit' meaning 'to crack, to burst'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    make noise
    To produce a loud or disturbing sound.
    faire du bruit
    background noise
    Ambient sounds that are not directly perceptible.
    bruit de fond
    a hallway rumor
    Unconfirmed rumor or news.
    un bruit de couloir

    Related Words

    sound effects
    Technique for creating sounds for cinema.
    bruitage
    heath
    Plant that grows in dry, sandy places.
    bruyère

    Slang Meanings

    Rumor or gossip.
    They say this is the noise of the moment.
    On dit que c'est le bruit du moment.
    A loud or tumultuous event.
    That party was a real noise!
    Cette fête, c'était un vrai bruit!