Violons (en. Violins)

vjɔlɔ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

String musical instrument, played with a bow.

She has been playing the violin since the age of five.

Elle joue du violon depuis l'âge de cinq ans.

String instrument in an orchestration.

The violins are placed next to the violas in the orchestra.

Les violons sont placés à côté des altos dans l'orchestre.

Section of an orchestra made up of violins.

The conductor asked for a softer sound from the violins.

Le chef d'orchestre a demandé un son plus doux des violons.

From the Latin 'vitula', meaning musical instrument.

Play the violin

To produce music with a violin.

Jouer du violon

Discord of violins

A conflict or discord in a discussion.

Désaccord de violons

To go like a violin

To function well or be in good condition.

Aller comme un violon

violinist

Musician specialized in playing the violin.

violoniste

strings

The musical elements that produce sound in a violin.

cordes

orchestra

Group of musicians that may include violins.

orchestre

To talk in circles without stating things clearly.

He tends to play the violin when he avoids the answer.

Il a tendance à jouer du violon quand il évite la réponse.

To make unnecessary noise.

Don't make such a fuss over a simple remark.

Ne fais pas tant de violons pour une simple remarque.