buzzing

• Se dit d'un endroit animé, plein d'activité et d'excitation, ou d'une personne très enthousiaste, énergique ou excitée.

Used in British English to describe a place that is full of activity, excitement, or people, or a person who is feeling very excited or energetic.

1. Making a low, continuous humming soundA2formal

   Producing a sound similar to that of a bee or an electrical device.

   bourdonnement

   • The room was buzzing with the sound of the old air conditioner.
   • A bee was buzzing around the flowers in the garden.
   • The streetlights were buzzing loudly in the quiet night.

   Synonymesdroninghummingwhirring

   Antonymeshushednoiselessquietsilentstill

2. Full of excitement or activityB1informal

   Describing a place or situation that is lively, busy, and energetic.

   Animé, plein d'énergie

   • The city center was buzzing with shoppers on Saturday.
   • The office was buzzing with news of the promotion.
   • The stadium was buzzing with anticipation before the final match.

   Synonymesabuzzanimatedbustlingbusyelectricenergetichummingjumpinglivelythrivingvibrant

   Antonymesdeaddullinactivelifelessquietstagnant

3. Feeling a slight intoxication or highB2slang

   Experiencing a mild euphoric or dizzy sensation, often from alcohol or excitement.

   être euphorique / légèrement ivre

   • After just one glass of wine, she felt a little buzzing.
   • The crowd was buzzing with energy after the concert.
   • He was buzzing from the adrenaline of the race.

   Synonymeselevatedexhilaratedflushedgiddyhightipsy

• 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