Ronflement (en. Snoring)

/ʁɔ̃.flə.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Deep noise caused by the vibration of the tissues in the pharynx during breathing while sleeping.

My husband's snoring keeps me awake at night.

Le ronflement de mon mari me garde éveillée la nuit.

A common phenomenon especially among overweight individuals or those with particular anatomy.

His snoring has resulted in difficult nights for the whole family.

Son ronflement a conduit à des nuits difficiles pour toute la famille.

Can be linked to health problems such as sleep apnea.

The doctor recommended an examination to analyze his snoring.

Le médecin a recommandé un examen pour analyser son ronflement.

Derived from the verb 'ronfler', itself stemming from old French 'ronfler', evoking a sound similar to that of snoring.

to have an unpleasant snoring

To be disturbed by the noise of snoring.

avoir un ronflement désagréable

to stop snoring

To cease producing the annoying noise of snoring.

arrêter de ronfler

light snoring

Snoring that is not too loud, which does not bother.

ronflement léger

uninterrupted snoring

Snoring that lasts without pause, often problematic.

ronflement ininterrompu

ronfler

To produce a snoring noise, usually while sleeping.

ronfler

sleep apnea

Medical condition in which breathing temporarily stops during sleep, often related to snoring.

apnée du sommeil

sleep

Natural resting state characterized by unconsciousness and inhibition of perception and reaction.

sommeil

To have a heavy sleep

He snores so much that it sounds like he is demolishing a building.

Il ronfle tellement qu'on dirait qu'il est en train de démolir un bâtiment.

To make noise while sleeping

She makes such a noise while snoring that we can hear her throughout the house.

Elle fait un tel bruit en ronflant qu'on l'entend dans toute la maison.