clarion

• Adjectif littéraire ou poétique désignant un son clair, perçant et retentissant, souvent associé à une trompette ou à un appel. Peut aussi signifier éclatant, lumineux ou net dans un registre soutenu.

An archaic adjective meaning clear, bright, or resonant, often used in poetic or literary contexts to describe a sound or call.

1. Loud and clearC1formal

   Describing a sound that is loud, clear, and penetrating, often used metaphorically for a call or message.

   Clair et perçant

   • The clarion call for justice echoed through the streets.
   • Her clarion voice commanded attention in the crowded hall.
   • The speech was a clarion reminder of our shared responsibilities.

   Synonymesclearloudpenetratingpiercingresonantringingsonorousstrident

   Antonymesfaintindistinctmuffledmutedsoftunclear

• Nom désignant un instrument à vent médiéval en cuivre, au son clair, perçant et aigu, utilisé notamment pour les signaux militaires ou cérémoniaux. Peut aussi désigner un son de trompette éclatant, ou par métaphore une proclamation retentissante.

A noun referring to a medieval brass instrument known for its clear, shrill, and penetrating tone.

1. Medieval brass instrumentC2formal

   A type of medieval trumpet with a clear, high-pitched, and penetrating tone, often used in battle or ceremonies.

   Clairon médiéval

   • The clarion's call echoed across the battlefield.
   • He played a melody on a replica of a medieval clarion.
   • The sound of the clarion signaled the start of the tournament.

• Verbe vieilli signifiant émettre un son clair et perçant, semblable à celui d'une trompette ; proclamer haut et clairement.

An archaic verb meaning to make a clear, shrill sound like a trumpet; to proclaim loudly and clearly.

1. Blow the clarionC2formal

   To sound or play a clarion, a type of medieval trumpet with a clear, shrill tone.

   sonner du clairon

   • The herald clarioned to announce the king's arrival.
   • He clarioned loudly, signaling the start of the tournament.
   • The soldiers clarioned across the battlefield.

   Synonymesblowsoundtrumpet

2. Proclaim loudlyC2formal

   To announce or proclaim something loudly and clearly, as if using a clarion.

   Proclamer haut et fort

   • The activist clarioned the need for social justice.
   • She clarioned her intentions to the entire assembly.
   • The newspaper clarioned the news of the ceasefire.

   Synonymesannounceblareblazondeclareheraldproclaimtrumpet