English–French

“braying” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/bʁɛmɑ̃/

Example

J'ai entendu le braiment d'un âne.

I heard the braying of a donkey.

Illustration for braiment (braying)

How to say “braying” in French

“Braying” in French is braiment.

The sustained, penetrating call of a donkey carrying through quiet surroundings.

Full entry for braiment: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with braiment

Son braiment résonnait dans la vallée.

His bray resounded through the valley.

Tips for using braiment

  • Braiment occurs especially in descriptive or written contexts, while ordinary speech often uses the verb braire instead.

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