chattering

• Nom désignant une série rapide de bruits, par exemple ceux émis par des pièces de mécanismes, ou des sons aigus et continus produits par certains animaux comme les oiseaux ou les singes ; également, un bavardage incessant.

A noun referring to a rapid series of noises, such as those produced by machine parts or the high-pitched, continuous sounds made by certain animals like birds or monkeys.

indénombrable

1. Machine noiseB2formaltechnical

   A rapid series of clicking or rattling sounds produced by mechanical parts, often due to vibration or misalignment.

   claquement mécanique

   • The chattering of the old printer could be heard across the office.
   • The mechanic identified the chattering as a loose belt in the engine.
   • The constant chattering of the conveyor belt indicated it needed maintenance.

   Synonymesclatterrattlerattling

2. Animal soundsB1formal

   A series of high-pitched, rapid sounds made by certain animals, especially birds or monkeys, often for communication or alarm.

   Cri aigu d'animaux

   • The chattering of the monkeys in the trees woke us up at dawn.
   • We could hear the chattering of sparrows from the garden.
   • The chattering of the parrots was a constant background noise in the jungle.

   Synonymestwitter

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner une parole rapide et continue sur des choses insignifiantes, ou l'émission d'une série rapide de sons brefs et secs.

A verb used to indicate the act of talking rapidly and continuously about trivial matters, or making a rapid series of short, sharp sounds.

1. Talk rapidly and casuallyA2informal

   To talk quickly and continuously about unimportant matters.

   bavarder

   • The children chattered excitedly about their day at school.
   • She chattered on the phone with her friend for hours.
   • They chattered away during the entire bus ride.

   Synonymesbabbleblatherchatterboxgabgabblejabberprattlerattle onyammeryap

2. Make a rapid clicking soundB1formal

   To make a series of quick, sharp sounds, often due to cold or fear.

   claquer (des dents)

   • His teeth chattered from the freezing wind.
   • The old radiator chattered as it heated up.
   • Her teeth chattered uncontrollably after falling into the icy water.

   Synonymesclackclatterclickclitterrattle