Clairon (en. Bugle)

/klɛʁɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A bugle is a brass wind instrument with a mouthpiece.

The bugle called the soldiers to maneuver.

Le clairon a appelé les soldats à la manœuvre.

Often used in military contexts to give orders.

The bugle echoed throughout the camp, signaling the end of the day.

Le clairon retentissait dans le camp, signalant la fin de la journée.

In music, it can also refer to a clear and powerful sound.

The bugle of the orchestra impressed everyone with its power.

Le clairon du orchestre a impressionné tout le monde par sa puissance.

From Middle French 'clairon', diminutive of 'clair', designating a pure sound.

to sound the bugle

To call to action, to raise an alert.

sonner le clairon

bugle of victory

A sound announcing triumph.

clairon de la victoire

hunting bugle

A bugle used for the hunting signal.

clairon de chasse

trumpet

Wind musical instrument similar to the bugle.

trompette

military music

A type of music played by the military, often with bugles.

musique militaire

signal

Sign or sound emitted to attract attention or give an order.

signal

Used to refer to a person who boasts excessively.

Stop boasting, it's becoming awkward.

Arrête de claironner, ça devient gênant.

Can also refer to a pompous and hollow speech.

This speech is pure bluster, nothing concrete.

Ce discours, c'est du clairon pur, rien de concret.