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    Retentissant (en. Resounding)

    /ʁə.tɑ̃.ti.sɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That produces a powerful echo.
    The resounding sound of the bell attracted everyone's attention.
    Le bruit retentissant de la cloche a attiré l'attention de tous.
    That has a striking or spectacular impact.
    His resounding success was celebrated by the whole town.
    Son succès retentissant a été célébré par toute la ville.
    That resonates in space.
    The resounding tone of the drums enlivened the festival.
    Le ton retentissant des tambours animait le festival.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'resound', derived from the Latin 'retinere' meaning 'to hold back'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a resounding failure
    A marked and strongly felt failure.
    un retentissant échec
    to sound a call
    To proclaim or announce forcefully.
    faire retentir un appel
    resounding success
    A spectacular and notable success.
    retentissant succès

    Related Words

    resonance
    Sound effect of a noise.
    retentissement
    resound
    To resonate, produce a sound.
    retentir

    Slang Meanings

    An event that makes a lot of media noise.
    The news of his departure was a resounding event in the press.
    La nouvelle de son départ était un retentissant événement dans la presse.
    A big noise in a festive situation.
    The evening was a resounding success, everyone was thrilled!
    La soirée a été un retentissant succès, tout le monde était ravi!