chirrup

• Nom désignant une série de petits sons aigus et brefs, généralement émis par de petits oiseaux ou des insectes.

A noun referring to a series of short, high-pitched sounds, typically made by small birds or insects.

1. A series of chirpsB1informal

   A short, high-pitched sound or series of sounds, typically made by small birds or insects.

   série de pépiements

   • The morning was filled with the chirrup of sparrows.
   • A gentle chirrup came from the nest in the tree.
   • The crickets' chirrup could be heard in the quiet evening.

   Synonymescheepchirppeeptrilltweettwitterwarble

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire un son court et aigu émis par de petits oiseaux ou insectes, ou pour produire un son joyeux et léger semblable à celui-ci.

A verb used to describe the short, high-pitched sound made by small birds or insects, or to make a similar cheerful sound.

1. Make high-pitched soundsB1informal

   To produce a series of short, high-pitched sounds, like a bird or a small animal.

   pépier, gazouiller

   • The sparrows chirruped happily in the garden.
   • She could hear the crickets chirruping in the grass.
   • The baby chirruped with delight at the toy.

   Synonymescheepchirppeeppipetrilltweettwitterwarble