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    Sonnette (en. Bell)

    /sɔ.nɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Small device that produces a sound to signal a presence or a call.
    She pressed the bell to let the mailman in.
    Elle a appuyé sur la sonnette pour faire entrer le facteur.
    Sound signal produced by this device.
    The sound of the bell echoed throughout the hall.
    Le bruit de la sonnette retentit dans tout le hall.
    Doorbell, generally installed at the entrance of a house.
    He renovated his house and installed a new bell at the door.
    Il a rénové sa maison et a installé une nouvelle sonnette à la porte.

    Etymology

    Derived from Old French 'sonnette', a diminutive of 'son'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sound the alarm
    To warn of imminent danger.
    tirer la sonnette d'alarme
    to ring like a bell
    To be very clear or obvious.
    sonner comme une sonnette
    to go ring someone's bell
    To visit someone.
    aller sonner chez quelqu'un

    Related Words

    sound
    Vibration perceptible to the ear.
    son
    bell ringer
    Person who rings a bell or signal.
    sonneur
    ringing
    Action of ringing or emitting a sound.
    sonnerie

    Slang Meanings

    A small bell used in children's games.
    The children pressed the bell to start the game.
    Les enfants ont pressé la sonnette pour commencer le jeu.
    A term of endearment for calling someone else for help.
    When I need help at home, I ring a bell.
    Quand j'ai besoin d'aide à la maison, je fais une sonnette.