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    Réverbération (en. Reverberation)

    /ʁe.vɛʁ.be.ʁa.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action of reverberating; effect of light or sound that reflects.
    The reverberation of light on water creates a dazzling effect.
    La réverbération de la lumière sur l'eau crée un effet éblouissant.
    Time required for a sound to return to the listener after being reflected.
    In this concert hall, the reverberation is perfect for symphonic music.
    Dans cette salle de concert, la réverbération est parfaite pour la musique symphonique.
    Ripple or lasting effect of an event.
    The reverberations of political decisions can be observed for years afterward.
    Les réverbérations des décisions politiques peuvent être observées des années après.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'reverberatio', meaning 'to strike again'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    acoustic reverberation
    Phenomenon by which sound propagates and reflects in a space.
    réverbération acoustique
    reverberation effect
    Modulation of sound caused by multiple reflections.
    effet de réverbération
    reverberation zone
    Space where the reverberation of a sound is perceptible.
    zone de réverbération

    Related Words

    reverberate
    Refers to the action of reflecting or sending back light or sound.
    réverbérer
    reflection
    Phenomenon by which light or sound waves are returned by a surface.
    réflexion
    resonance
    Amplified sensation of a sound in a given space.
    résonance

    Slang Meanings

    To have a lasting impact
    This decision had a reverberation throughout the community.
    Cette décision a eu une réverbération sur toute la communauté.
    Echo effect, used to describe repetitive behaviors
    He always repeats the same mistakes, like a reverberation.
    Il répète toujours les mêmes erreurs, comme une réverbération.