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    Retentit (en. Resounds)

    [ʁə.tɑ̃.ti]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Produce a sound that resonates.
    The bell rang out through the village.
    La cloche retentit à travers le village.
    To make oneself heard with force.
    The children's cries echoed in the park.
    Les cris des enfants retentissaient dans le parc.
    To resonate by reflecting in the surrounding places.
    The thunder resonated in the mountains.
    Le tonnerre retentit dans les montagnes.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'retentir', originating from the Latin 'retinere', meaning to hold back or maintain.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    resound in the air
    Produce a sound that lingers in the atmosphere.
    retentir dans l'air
    resonate in the ears
    To be heard or perceived by the sense of hearing.
    retentir aux oreilles
    rings out like a bell
    To resonate in a sad or sinister way.
    retentit comme un glas

    Related Words

    reverberation
    Action of resounding, echo or resonance of a sound.
    retentissement
    resounding
    Producing a loud noise, making oneself heard with force.
    retentissant
    resonance
    The phenomenon by which a sound prolongs in a space.
    résonance

    Slang Meanings

    To express oneself with emphasis
    During his speech, his words resonated in everyone's minds.
    Lors de son discours, ses mots retentissaient dans tous les esprits.
    To create a lasting impression
    This event has resonated in the collective memory.
    Cet événement a retenti dans la mémoire collective.