Timbre (en. Stamp)

/tɛ̃bʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A characteristic of a sound that allows recognition of the sound source.

The timbre of his voice is very recognizable.

Le timbre de sa voix est très reconnaissable.

A sticker used to affix postage to a letter.

I put a stamp on the envelope before sending it.

J'ai mis un timbre sur l'enveloppe avant de l'envoyer.

A type of paper used to print official documents.

The security stamp imposes strict regulations.

Le timbre de sécurité impose une règlementation stricte.

From the Latin 'temperare' meaning 'to compose' or 'to mix'.

voice timbre

A characteristic of the voice that allows a person to be identified.

timbre de voix

classical timbre

Reference to a traditional or typical sound.

timbre classique

postage stamp

Label used for postal service.

timbre postal

acoustics

Related to the science of sounds.

acoustique

intonation

Variation in pitch of the voice in a sentence.

intonation

timbre

Quality of a sound, its character.

sonorité

Style or distinct sound of an artist.

His new piece has a timbre reminiscent of the 80s.

Son nouveau morceau a un timbre qui fait penser aux années 80.

A sound from a specific bell or instrument.

This piece has a very distinct trumpet timbre.

Ce morceau a un timbre de trompette très distinct.