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    Retentirent (en. Sounded)

    /ʁə.tã.ti.ʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To act in a way that produces a prolonged or resonant sound.
    The bells rang out across the valley.
    Les cloches retentirent à travers la vallée.
    To make something resonate, to produce a loud noise.
    The music resonated throughout the hall.
    La musique retentit dans toute la salle.
    To echo in a given space.
    The cries echoed in the mountains.
    Les cris retentirent dans les montagnes.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'retentir', formed from 're-' and 'entir' (to hear).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    resonate in the air
    To be audible in a given space.
    retentir dans l'air
    the bells resonate
    To indicate an event or a time by the sound of bells.
    les cloches retentissent

    Related Words

    reverberation
    Action of resonating, effect of resonance.
    retentissement
    to resonate
    To produce a sound that resonates.
    retentir
    echo
    Reflection of a sound in an environment.
    écho

    Slang Meanings

    To make a strong message heard.
    His speech really resonated with the youth.
    Son discours a vraiment retenti auprès des jeunes.
    To create an immediate impact.
    His success resonated throughout the media.
    Son succès a retenti dans tous les médias.