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French word
alarme
Pronunciation
IPA/alaʁm/
Meaning
- feminine nounalarm
Example
L'alarme s'est déclenchée cette nuit.
The alarm went off during the night.
More examples
Nous avons installé une alarme dans la maison.
We installed an alarm in the house.
Core concept
A sudden alert that turns a hidden danger or fault into a call for immediate action.
Common phrases
activer l'alarme
activate the alarm
désactiver l'alarme
deactivate the alarm
alarme sonore
audible alarm
Similar words
sirène: A loud, high-pitched sound or device used to signal an emergency.
alerte: A notice conveying danger or important information.
signal: A sound, light, or gesture that prompts attention or action.
sonnerie: A ringing sound or device used to attract attention, especially from a phone or alarm.
Definition in French
Appareil ou son qui avertit d'un danger ou d'une anomalie afin d'inciter une intervention rapide.
Word origin
The word comes through medieval Italian all'arme from the Latin phrase ad arma, an appeal to take up weapons.
Usage tips
- French commonly specifies the type after alarme, as in alarme incendie for a fire alarm.