English–French
“rustle” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/bʁɥiʁ/
Example
On entend bruire les feuilles.
We can hear the leaves rustle.
How to say “rustle” in French
“Rustle” in French is bruire.
A soft rustling or murmuring sound spreading through the air from leaves, breath, or distant voices.
Example sentences with bruire
Le café bruissait de conversations.
The cafe was buzzing with conversations.
Tips for using bruire
- Bruire is literary and often has a thing such as leaves as its subject, while everyday speech more often uses faire du bruit or a specific verb.