claxon

• Nom désignant un type de signal sonore fort, historiquement utilisé sur les automobiles, souvent actionné manuellement.

A noun referring to a type of loud horn that was historically used on motor vehicles.

1. C1formal

   A type of loud horn that was historically used on motor vehicles to produce a warning sound.

   Avertisseur sonore puissant

   • The driver pressed the claxon to alert the pedestrians.
   • Old cars often had a distinctive claxon sound.
   • The claxon blared loudly as the truck approached the intersection.

   Synonymeshooterhornklaxon

• Verbe désuet signifiant émettre un son fort et strident, semblable à celui d'un cor ou d'un klaxon ; donner un signal d'avertissement.

An obsolete verb meaning to make a loud, harsh noise, similar to a horn or klaxon; to sound a warning signal.

1. Sound a hornB1informal

   To produce a loud, sharp sound, typically using a car horn or similar device.

   Klaxonner

   • The driver claxoned impatiently at the slow-moving truck.
   • She claxoned twice to warn the pedestrians.
   • He claxoned loudly as he approached the intersection.

   Synonymesblarehonkhoottoot

2. Make a loud noiseB1informal

   To emit a loud, harsh sound, often as a signal or warning.

   Klaksonner

   • The old steam engine claxoned as it pulled into the station.
   • The referee claxoned to end the match.
   • The alarm system claxoned throughout the building.

   Synonymesblareblasthonkhootsoundtoot