English–French
“alarm clock” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁevɛj/
Example
Le réveil a sonné à sept heures.
The alarm clock went off at seven o'clock.
How to say “alarm clock” in French
“Alarm clock” in French is réveil.
A waking signal links a chosen time with the sound or vibration that prompts getting up.
Example sentences with réveil
Je dois mettre mon réveil pour demain matin.
I have to set my alarm for tomorrow morning.
Tips for using réveil
- In Le réveil a sonné, réveil normally means the alarm device or its signal, while context can also make it mean waking itself.