Sonore (en. Sound)

/sɔ.nɔʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Having sound qualities, resonant.
The bell emitted a sonorous sound that resonated throughout the valley.
La cloche émettait un son sonore qui résonnait dans toute la vallée.
Referring to a sound or voice that is loud and clear.
His sonorous voice captured everyone's attention.
Sa voix sonore captait l'attention de tous.
Relating to the perception of sounds.
The sound environment influences our mood.
L'environnement sonore influence notre humeur.

Etymology

From Latin 'sonorus', meaning 'resounding'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sonorous diversity
A variety of rich and varied sounds.
sonore diversité
sonorous experience
An experience where sounds play a central role.
sonore expérience
sound impact
The effect that a sound produces on the environment.
impact sonore

Related Words

sound
Vibration perceptible to the ear.
son
sound system
Action of making a space suitable for sound diffusion.
sonorisation
resonance
Phenomenon by which a body amplifies a sound.
résonance

Slang Meanings

A pleasant or impressive noise.
This new song has a really sonorous sound.
Cette nouvelle chanson a vraiment un son sonore.
A sound that pops or catches the ear.
The last party had an incredible sound atmosphere.
La dernière fête avait un ambiance sonore incroyable.