French Conversation · Level 10
88 words
French word
cloche
Pronunciation
IPA/klɔʃ/
Meaning
- feminine nounbell
Example
La cloche sonne à midi.
The bell rings at noon.
More examples
La cloche d'école sonne à la récréation.
The school bell rings at recess.
Core concept
A rounded hollow metal body with a clapper, struck to produce a clear sound for calling, warning, or marking time.
Common phrases
la cloche d'école
school bell
la cloche d'église
church bell
Similar words
sonnette: A small bell at a door, rung by pressing a button or pulling a cord.
sonnerie: The sound produced by a telephone or doorbell.
grelot: A tiny bell that makes a light ringing sound, often worn or used as decoration.
Definition in French
Objet métallique creux, généralement suspendu et muni d'un battant, qui produit un son reconnaissable quand on le frappe et sert à appeler, avertir ou marquer l'heure.
Word origin
French cloche comes through Old French from Medieval Latin clocca, a bell word of Celtic origin.
Usage tips
- Cloche is feminine, so standard forms include la cloche and une cloche.