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    Tinrent (en. Held)

    /tɛ̃ʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To produce a clear and metallic sound like that of a bell ringing.
    The bells rang joyfully during the celebration.
    Les cloches tinrent joyeusement lors de la célébration.
    Refers to a light metal noise.
    The glasses rang brightly on the table.
    Les verres tinrent brillamment sur la table.
    To apply to a clear sound quality in a musical context.
    The melody rang in the air at the beginning of the concert.
    La mélodie tinrent dans l'air au début du concert.

    Etymology

    From the old verb 'tinter', of onomatopoeic origin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ring like a bell
    produce a clear and resonant sound
    tinter comme une cloche
    make ring
    provoke a light and metallic sound
    faire tinter
    rang in choir
    ring together harmoniously
    tinrent en chœur

    Related Words

    tinter
    produce a sweet and clear sound
    tinter
    bell
    small bell that rings
    clochette
    sound
    audible vibration
    son

    Slang Meanings

    Ring energetically.
    The phone rang with each received message.
    Le téléphone tinre à chaque message reçu.
    Have a surprising sound impact.
    This news rang throughout the office.
    Cette nouvelle a tinrent dans tout le bureau.