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    Tocsin (en. Tocsin)

    /tɔk.sɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Alarm cry, alert.
    The distress tocsin was heard when the fire was declared.
    Le tocsin de la détresse s'est fait entendre lorsque le feu a été déclaré.
    Alarm signal, notably by a bell.
    The tocsin echoed throughout the city to warn of the invasion.
    Le tocsin a résonné dans toute la ville pour avertir de l'invasion.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tocsinum', a derived form of 'tocus', which means 'bell'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sound the tocsin
    To alert about an imminent danger.
    tirer le tocsin
    to raise the tocsin
    To signal something serious or urgent.
    réveiller le tocsin
    to ring the tocsin
    To demand a reaction to an urgent issue.
    sonner le tocsin

    Related Words

    alarm
    Alert or warning noise regarding a danger.
    alarme
    signal
    Acoustic or visual indication of a particular situation.
    signal
    to shout
    To produce a loud cry to attract attention.
    crier

    Slang Meanings

    Excessive alert to a minor issue.
    One should not sound the tocsin for a simple argument.
    Il ne faut pas tirer le tocsin pour une simple dispute.
    To go into emergency mode for insignificant things.
    Calm down, there's no need to ring the tocsin for that.
    Calme-toi, il n'est pas nécessaire de sonner le tocsin pour ça.