French Conversation · Level 99
60 words
French word
sonore
Pronunciation
IPA/sonɔʁ/
Meaning
- adjectiveresonant
Example
La cloche est sonore.
The bell is resonant.
More examples
L'alarme est sonore.
The alarm is audible.
Core concept
A voice, instrument, or room filled with a rich sound that resonates and lingers.
Common phrases
signal sonore
sound signal
alarme sonore
audible alarm
Similar words
résonant: Echoing and sustained, with sound that carries.
rond: Rounded, soft, and full in tone.
chaleureux: Warm and inviting in tone.
Definition in French
Qui produit ou transmet un son riche et qui résonne bien; se dit d'une voix, d'un instrument ou d'un lieu.
Word origin
French sonore comes from Latin sonorus, formed from sonus, 'sound', with the adjective suffix -orus.
Usage tips
- Sonore describes richness and resonance rather than sheer loudness, for which bruyant or fort is usually more suitable.