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    Cloche (en. Bell)

    /klɔʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A metal instrument that makes a sound when struck.
    The church bell rang at noon.
    La cloche de l'église a sonné à midi.
    A bell-shaped receptacle used to protect or cover something.
    She used a bell to cover the cake.
    Elle a utilisé une cloche pour couvrir le gâteau.
    The dome of a clock that houses the ringing mechanism.
    The clock bell echoed throughout the town.
    La cloche de l'horloge résonnait dans toute la ville.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'clocca', meaning 'bell'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be out of it
    To be in good health or in a good state.
    avoir la cloche
    to ring the bell
    To put an end to something, usually on a marked note.
    sonner la cloche
    to be like a bell
    To be clear or obvious.
    être comme une cloche

    Related Words

    carillon
    A set of bells that chime at regular intervals.
    carillon
    homeless person
    Slang term for a person without a fixed home.
    clochard
    small bell
    Small bell, often used for animals or decorative objects.
    clochette

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person whose behavior is abnormal or out of tune.
    Look at him, he's totally out of it today.
    Regarde-le, il est complètement cloche aujourd'hui.
    A term to refer to someone who is distracted or inattentive.
    He's so forgetful, he always forgets his keys.
    Il est tellement cloche, il oublie toujours ses clés.