English–French

“buzzing” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/buʁdɔnəmɑ̃/

Example

J'entends un bourdonnement dans la cuisine.

I hear a buzzing in the kitchen.

Illustration for bourdonnement (buzzing)

How to say “buzzing” in French

“Buzzing” in French is bourdonnement.

A muted hum with no clear beginning or end, coming from a source nearby or from the ear itself.

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

Example sentences with bourdonnement

Le bourdonnement des moteurs m'empêche de dormir.

The buzzing of the engines keeps me from sleeping.

Tips for using bourdonnement

  • In bourdonnement dans les oreilles, the phrase describes buzzing or ringing perceived in the ears, not a sound produced by an outside object.

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