Résonner (en. Resonate)
/ʁe.zɔ.ne/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To be heard in a striking and prolonged manner.
The singer's voice resonated throughout the hall.
La voix du chanteur a résonné dans toute la salle.
To have echoing effects, to reproduce sounds.
The mountains resonate when you shout.
Les montagnes résonnent quand on crie.
To have a strong emotional impact or meaning.
His words resonated with me on a personal level.
Ses paroles ont résonné avec moi sur le plan personnel.
To be in agreement or to reflect on another subject.
His ideas resonate with the values of our community.
Ses idées résonnent avec les valeurs de notre communauté.
Etymology
From the Latin 'resonare', which means 'to resonate, to echo'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
resonate with
To have affinities or connections with something.
résonner avec
resonate in the mind
To remain in memory, to be strongly perceived.
résonner dans l'esprit
resonate through time
To have a lasting impact or relevance.
résonner à travers le temps
Related Words
resonance
Quality of a sound that vibrates or echoes.
résonance
reverberation
Effect of a sound that continues through reflection.
réverbération
sound
Vibration perceptible by the ear.
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Slang Meanings
To make a lot of noise.
This party really resonated until dawn.
Cette fête a vraiment résonné jusqu'à l'aube.
To succeed in impressing or making an impact.
His speech resonated with the young people.
Son discours a résonné auprès des jeunes.