Sons (en. Sounds)

/sɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Noise perceived by the ear.

The sounds of nature soothe the mind.

Les sons de la nature apaisent l'esprit.

Vibration propagating through a medium.

The sounds of the music resonate throughout the hall.

Les sons de la musique résonnent dans toute la salle.

Musical notes or tones.

She plays harmonious sounds on the piano.

Elle joue des sons harmonieux au piano.

From the Latin 'sonus', meaning noise or sound.

to make noise

To produce a loud sound.

faire du bruit

sound and light

A show combining sounds and lighting.

sons et lumières

to be in tune

To be in phase with the music or the atmosphere.

être dans le son

music

The art of organized sounds.

musique

silence

Absence of sound.

silence

sonorous

That which produces a sound.

sonore

noise

Confused or unpleasant sound.

bruit

Nuisance sounds.

There are too many nuisance sounds in this city.

Il y a trop de sons de nuisances dans cette ville.

References to a musical or lifestyle style.

This group really has the sound of today.

Ce groupe a vraiment le son d'aujourd'hui.