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    Trompettes (en. Trumpets)

    /tʁɔ̃.pɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A musical instrument with a mouthpiece and a bell, producing a powerful sound.
    The trumpets add a brilliant touch to the orchestral music.
    Les trompettes ajoutent une touche brillante à la musique orchestral.
    Sound signal produced by the trumpet.
    The general signaled with a trumpet.
    Le général a donné le signal avec une trompette.
    A form of bugle.
    The children started to play trumpets in the band.
    Les enfants ont commencé à jouer des trompettes dans la fanfare.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'trompette', diminutive of 'trompe'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sound the trumpet
    To announce or signal something loudly.
    tirer à la trompette
    the trumpets of fame
    Those who announce news or make themselves noticed.
    trompettes de la renommée

    Related Words

    trumpet
    Similar wind musical instrument, but generally smaller.
    trompette
    trump
    Instrument resembling a trumpet but used in other contexts (like historical past).
    trompe
    fanfare
    Musical ensemble that uses trumpets and other brass instruments.
    fanfarre

    Slang Meanings

    To play the trumpet.
    He boasts about playing the trumpet, but he doesn't really know how.
    Il se vante de jouer de la trompette, mais il ne sait pas vraiment.
    To alert loudly.
    She trumpeted the incident to everyone in the office.
    Elle a trompetté l'incident à tout le monde au bureau.