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    Sonnent (en. Ring)

    /sɔn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Produce a sound continuously.
    The bells ring every hour.
    Les cloches sonnent à chaque heure.
    Indicate the beginning or end of an event by a sound signal.
    The trumpets signal the start of the match.
    Les trompettes sonnent le début du match.
    Resonate in a distinct manner.
    The voices sound clearly in the hall.
    Les voix sonnent clairement dans la salle.

    Etymology

    Derived from Old French 'soneir', itself from Latin 'sonare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to ring
    to make an appeal to
    à sonner
    they sound off-key
    they are not credible
    ils sonnent faux
    to toll the bell
    to announce bad news
    sonner le glas

    Related Words

    sound
    vibrations perceptible to the ear.
    son
    ringing
    action of ringing.
    sonnerie
    ringing
    which produces a sound.
    sonnant

    Slang Meanings

    To sound like an alarm.
    This noise sounds like a car alarm.
    Ce bruit sonne comme une alarme de voiture.
    To make unnecessary noise.
    It sounds like an old gramophone.
    Il sonne comme un vieux gramophone.