English–French

“ring out” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁətɑ̃tiʁ/

Example

La cloche retentit dans le village.

The bell rang out in the village.

Illustration for retentir (ring out)

How to say “ring out” in French

“Ring out” in French is retentir.

One loud sound expanding across a space, returning from surfaces and lingering in the air.

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

Example sentences with retentir

Les applaudissements retentissent dans la salle.

The applause rings out in the hall.

Tips for using retentir

  • The construction retentir de + noun describes a place filled with a sound, as in retentir de coups.

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