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    Sonnerie (en. Ringtone)

    /sɔ.nə.ʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A sound signal emitted by a device, notably a phone or a bell.
    The ringtone of the phone woke me up.
    La sonnerie du téléphone m'a réveillé.
    The sound produced by a bell or a similar device.
    The church bell's ringtone echoed through the village.
    La sonnerie de l'église retentissait dans le village.
    A mode of notification on an electronic device.
    She changed the ringtone of her smartphone.
    Elle a changé la sonnerie de son smartphone.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to ring', which means to produce a sound.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    alarm ringtone
    Sound that alerts it is time to wake up.
    sonnerie de réveil
    change ringtone
    To modify the sound emitted by a device.
    changer de sonnerie
    alarm sound
    Audible signal warning of danger.
    sonnerie d'alarme

    Related Words

    to ring
    To produce a sound.
    sonner
    sound
    Vibration perceptible by the ear.
    son
    notification
    Audible or visual alert on a device.
    notification

    Slang Meanings

    To be disturbed
    This ringtone is driving me crazy.
    Cette sonnerie me casse les oreilles.
    Quick alert
    The ringtone went off, and everyone rushed.
    La sonnerie a sonné, et tout le monde s'est précipité.