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    Retentissait (en. Resounded)

    /ʁə.tɑ̃.ti.sɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Made resonate.
    The drum echoed throughout the valley.
    Le tambour retentissait dans toute la vallée.
    To have an echo.
    His voice echoed in the corridors of the house.
    Sa voix retentissait dans les couloirs de la maison.
    To produce a loud and prolonged sound.
    The bells rang out loudly.
    Les cloches retentissaient à toute volée.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'retenir' with the suffix -issait indicating an action in the process of occurring.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    It resonated like a gong.
    The idea or announcement had a strong and immediate impact.
    Cela retentissait comme un gong.
    The noise echoed in my mind.
    A thought or idea lingered in my head.
    Le bruit retentissait dans mon esprit.

    Related Words

    retentissement
    Prolonged effect of a sound or announcement.
    retentissement
    resonance
    The ability of a sound to propagate or be heard clearly.
    résonance

    Slang Meanings

    To make noise for no reason.
    This guy was making noise in the street without even thinking about it.
    Ce type retentissait dans la rue sans même y penser.
    To have a resonance within a community.
    His message truly resonated among the youth.
    Son message a vraiment retentit parmi les jeunes.