bell

• Objet métallique creux, généralement en forme de coupe, qui produit un son clair et résonnant lorsqu'on le frappe, souvent utilisé comme signal ou comme sonnette. Désigne aussi ce son lui-même.

A noun referring to a hollow metal object, typically cup-shaped, that produces a ringing sound when struck, often used as a signal or alarm.

1. Sound-making deviceA1formal

   A hollow metal object that makes a ringing sound when struck.

   Cloche (instrument sonore)

   • The church bell rang at noon.
   • She rang the doorbell and waited.
   • The school bell signals the end of class.

   Synonymeschime

2. Shape or objectA2formal

   Something shaped like a bell, often used as a decorative or functional item.

   Cloche (objet en forme de cloche)

   • The flower has a bell-shaped blossom.
   • She wore a bell-shaped skirt to the party.
   • The diver used a diving bell to explore the wreck.

3. A2informal

   A sound or device used to signal or alert someone.

   Signal ou alerte

   • The bell on the phone indicates a new message.
   • The alarm bell woke everyone up.
   • The bell at the finish line marked the end of the race.

   Synonymesalarmbeeperbuzzerchimegonghootersignalsirentocsin

• Verbe désignant l'action d'émettre un son de cloche ou de fixer une clochette à quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a ringing sound, or to attach a bell to something.

1. To make a bell soundB1formal

   To produce the sound of a bell, especially as a signal or announcement.

   sonner (comme une cloche)

   • The church bells bell every Sunday morning.
   • The clock belled the hour at midnight.
   • The doorbell belled loudly when she pressed it.

   Synonymeschimeclangknellpealringsoundtoll

2. To attach a bell toB2formal

   To fit or equip something with a bell.

   équiper d'une cloche

   • They belled the cat to warn the birds.
   • The farmer belled the cows before letting them out to pasture.
   • She belled her bicycle for safety.