English–French

“doorbell” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/sonɛt/

Example

Il a appuyé sur la sonnette.

He pressed the doorbell.

Illustration for sonnette (doorbell)

How to say “doorbell” in French

“Doorbell” in French is sonnette.

A compact signalling bell fixed to a doorway or handled like a small bell.

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

Example sentences with sonnette

La sonnette a retenti.

The doorbell sounded.

Tips for using sonnette

  • The common collocation is appuyer sur la sonnette, using sur rather than the English-influenced on or at.

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