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    Sonnait (en. Rang)

    sɔnɛ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To emit a sound, particularly a bell sound.
    The bell was ringing at all hours to announce the mass.
    La cloche sonnait à toute heure pour annoncer la messe.
    To be heard by a sound signal.
    The phone had been ringing for several minutes without answer.
    Le téléphone sonnait depuis plusieurs minutes sans réponse.
    To call someone with a sound.
    He was ringing the doorbell to signal his arrival.
    Il sonnait à la porte pour signaler son arrivée.

    Etymology

    The verb 'sonner' comes from the Latin 'sonare', meaning 'to make noise'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sound like a bell
    To be very clear or distinct.
    sonner comme une cloche
    to sound the bugle
    To give the signal, to start something.
    sonner le clairon
    to sound the alarm
    To warn of danger.
    sonner l'alarme

    Related Words

    sound
    Vibration that travels through a medium and is perceived by the ear.
    son
    ringing
    Action of ringing or a device that produces a sound.
    sonnerie
    sound-related
    That produces a sound, that has volume.
    sonore

    Slang Meanings

    To make noise in an exaggerated manner.
    He was ringing loudly during the party.
    Il sonnait à fond pendant la fiesta.
    To alert excessively.
    Stop ringing for nothing, you're annoying me!
    T'arrête pas de sonner pour rien, tu m'énerves !