audible

• Décrit un son ou un bruit qui est assez fort pour être entendu, ou qui est perceptible à l'oreille.

Describes a sound that is loud enough to be heard.

1. Perceptible by earB1formal

   Capable of being heard; loud or clear enough to be perceived by the ear.

   Perceptible à l'oreille

   • The speaker's voice was barely audible over the noise of the crowd.
   • A faint, audible sigh escaped her lips.
   • The alarm emitted an audible warning signal.

   Synonymescleardiscernibledistinctperceptible

   Antonymesinaudiblequietsilent

2. Football play changeB2informalamericansport

   A verbal change to a football play made by the quarterback at the line of scrimmage after both teams have set their formations.

   changement de jeu annoncé à la ligne de mêlée

   • The quarterback called an audible when he saw the defense blitzing.
   • He changed the play with a quick audible at the line.
   • The team practiced their audibles for different defensive formations.

• Nom désignant une combinaison de jeu modifiée oralement au football américain, annoncée par le quarterback après que les deux équipes se sont placées sur la ligne de mêlée.

A noun referring to a football play that is changed orally after both teams have assumed their positions at the line of scrimmage.

1. Audible (American Football)C1informalamericansport

   A play called by the quarterback at the line of scrimmage after seeing the defense's formation, changing the original plan.

   Audible (football américain)

   • The quarterback called an audible when he saw the blitz coming.
   • He changed the play to an audible at the last second.
   • The team practiced audibles to adapt to different defenses.

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