Sonnant (en. Ringing)

[sɔ.nɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Producing a clear and pleasant sound.

The bells are ringing throughout the city.

Les cloches sont sonnants dans toute la ville.

Refers to a noise that is heard in a resonant manner.

The ringing of the music emanated from the house.

Le sonnant de la musique émanait de la maison.

Describes an instrument that emits a loud sound.

This trumpet is very ringing.

Cette trompette est très sonnante.

The word comes from the verb 'to ring' and is derived from an adjectival form.

ringing like a bell

Refers to something that is very clearly audible.

sonnant comme une cloche

to have a ringing accent

Means to have a noticeable accent.

avoir un sonnant accent

sound

Vibration that propagates through air or another medium, perceptible by hearing.

son

resonance

Reinforcement of a sound when it is reflected by surfaces.

résonance

Very effective or attractive.

This new ringing gadget is all the rage!

Ce nouveau sonnant gadget fait fureur !

Something striking or impressive.

Look at that ringing car, it attracts all the attention!

Regarde cette voiture sonnante, elle attire tous les regards !