French Conversation · Level 111
59 words
French word
sonnerie
Pronunciation
IPA/sɔnəʁi/
Meaning
- feminine nounringtone
Example
La sonnerie du téléphone est trop forte.
The phone's ringtone is too loud.
More examples
La sonnerie par défaut est trop faible.
The default ringtone is too quiet.
Core concept
A clear burst of sound that announces something requiring attention.
Common phrases
sonnerie par défaut
default ringtone
changer la sonnerie
change the ringtone
sonnerie silencieuse
silent ringtone
Similar words
sonnette: A small doorbell sound that alerts occupants when a visitor presses the entrance button.
bip: A brief, simple electronic tone that signals attention or prompts an action.
Definition in French
Son court et distinct servant à avertir d'un appel, d'un visiteur ou d'un signal sonore.
Word origin
The noun developed from French sonner with the suffix -erie, which forms nouns related to an activity, process, or result.
Usage tips
- For a doorbell itself, French commonly uses la sonnette, while la sonnerie usually names the ringing sound or phone ringtone.