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    Descoings (en. Decoings)

    /dɛskwɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A light and repetitive sound, often associated with friction.
    The descoings of the old door prolonged my night.
    Le descoings de la vieille porte a prolongé ma nuit.
    A sound produced by the rapid movements of light objects.
    The descoings of the leaves in the wind were soothing.
    Les descoings des feuilles dans le vent étaient apaisants.

    Etymology

    Probably derived from Old French, related to the verb 'coing' meaning a sound.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make descoings
    to produce a light and repetitive sound.
    faire des descoings
    to have descoings
    to be agitated or nervous, causing sounds.
    avoir des descoings
    descoings with every step
    to produce a sound with every movement.
    descoings à chaque pas

    Related Words

    noise
    A sound, generally undesirable or unexpected.
    bruit
    sound
    Vibration that travels through the air and is perceptible by the ear.
    son
    clinking
    A light sound, often produced by the friction of small objects.
    cliquetis

    Slang Meanings

    A noise similar to a boiling pot.
    When he cooks, it sounds like he's making descoings, it's quite funny.
    Quand il cuisine, on dirait qu'il fait des descoings, c'est assez rigolo.
    Said of a person who cannot stay calm.
    She's always making descoings, impossible to keep up with her.
    Elle est toujours en train de faire des descoings, impossible de la suivre.