buzz

• Nom désignant un bourdonnement grave et continu, souvent produit par une vibration rapide, ou un état d'animation et d'excitation avec des conversations vivantes.

A noun referring to a low, continuous humming sound, often produced by rapid vibration, or a state of lively activity and excited talk.

1. Sound of rapid vibrationA2formal

   A low, continuous humming or vibrating sound, like that made by a bee or a machine.

   Bruit de vibration

   • The buzz of the refrigerator kept me awake.
   • I could hear the buzz of a bee near the flowers.
   • The room was filled with the buzz of conversation.

   Synonymesdronehumthrumwhir

2. Confusion of activity and gossipB1informal

   A lively atmosphere filled with activity, excitement, or rumors.

   effervescence

   • There was a buzz of excitement before the concert started.
   • The office was full of buzz about the new project.
   • The buzz around the new movie is incredible.

   Synonymesbustleclamorcommotionexcitementhubbubhumstir

• Verbe désignant l'action d'émettre un son grave continu et bourdonnant, ou de se déplacer rapidement et de manière agitée.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a low, continuous humming sound, or to move quickly and busily.

1. Make a buzzing soundA2formal

   To produce a low, continuous humming or vibrating sound.

   bourdonner

   • The bee buzzed around the flower.
   • The phone buzzed on the table.
   • The fluorescent light buzzed overhead.

   Synonymesbombinateburrdronehumwhir

2. Fly lowB2informal

   To fly an aircraft very close to something, often as a show of speed or threat.

   Raser (en vol)

   • The pilot buzzed the control tower.
   • A small plane buzzed the beach, startling the tourists.
   • The military jet buzzed the city during the parade.

   Synonymesskimsweepswoop

3. Be noisy with activityB1informal

   To be full of excited or energetic activity and noise.

   bourdonner d'activité

   • The city buzzes with life at night.
   • The office was buzzing with news of the promotion.
   • The stadium buzzed with anticipation before the game.

   Synonymesbustlehumswarmteemthrum

   Antonymescalmhushquietstill

4. Call with a buzzerB1informal

   To signal someone using a buzzer or intercom system.

   appeler via un interphone

   • He buzzed the apartment from the lobby.
   • She buzzed her assistant to bring coffee.
   • I'll buzz you in when you arrive.

   Synonymescallpageringsignalsummon

Variantes phrasalbuzz off