Bruyant (en. Noisy)

/bʁɥi.jɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Producing a loud or unpleasant noise.
The children are very noisy in the park.
Les enfants sont très bruyants dans le parc.
Attracting attention through noise.
The concert was loud and captivating.
Le concert était bruyant et captivant.
Manifesting in an ostentatious manner.
His noisy enthusiasm surprised everyone.
Son bruyant enthousiasme a surpris tout le monde.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'bruer', which means to make noise.

Common Phrases and Expressions

where there is noise, there are people
Expression meaning that a noisy place always attracts people.
où il y a du bruit, il y a du monde
background noise
A noise that is present but not disturbing.
un bruit de fond
make noise
To produce noise, sometimes to attract attention.
faire du bruit

Related Words

noise
Sound produced by movement or impact.
bruit
racket
Excessive or unpleasant noise.
tapage
sound
Related to sound, which produces a sound.
sonore

Slang Meanings

A type of very loud music or event.
This festival is noisy at every street corner.
Ce festival, c'est du bruyant à chaque coin de rue.
A person who speaks loudly or is ostentatious.
Stop being so loud, we can hear you all over the bar.
Arrête d'être aussi bruyant, on t'entend dans tout le bar.