Sonné (en. Stunned)

[sɔne]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That has produced a sound.
The ringing phone caught my attention.
Le téléphone sonné a attiré mon attention.
That has been heard.
The ringing bells announce the hour.
Les cloches sonnées annoncent l'heure.
Evokes a sound atmosphere.
The music in the room was played at full volume.
La musique dans la salle était sonnée à plein volume.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to ring like a bell
To be very clear or obvious.
sonner comme une cloche
to sound the alarm
To alert for an emergency situation.
sonner le tocsin

Related Words

sound
Acoustic phenomenon perceived by the ear.
son
ringtone
Action of making a sound.
sonnerie
ringer
Someone who makes something ring.
sonneur

Slang Meanings

To be attuned to something.
He is stunned when he listens to that music.
Il est sonné quand il écoute cette musique.
To have a surprising experience.
That party was so surprising, I didn't expect it!
Cette fête était tellement sonnée, je ne m'y attendais pas!