clink

• Nom avec deux sens distincts : un bruit métallique court et sec, ou un terme argotique pour une prison ou un établissement pénitentiaire.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a short, sharp metallic sound, or a slang term for a prison or correctional facility.

1. Short metallic soundB1formal

   A short, light, ringing sound made by metal or glass objects striking each other.

   cliquetis

   • The clink of glasses filled the room during the toast.
   • He heard the clink of coins in his pocket.
   • The clink of a key against the lock echoed in the hallway.

   Synonymeschinkclankjingleringtinkle

2. Prison or jailB2informal

   A correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence).

   Prison, taule

   • He spent a few years in the clink for his crimes.
   • The thief was thrown into the clink after the robbery.
   • She visited her brother in the clink last weekend.

   Synonymesbrigcancoolerhoosegowjailjointjuglockuppokeyprisonslammerstir

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire l'action de produire un son bref et aigu, généralement en frappant des objets en verre ou en métal les uns contre les autres, ou pour trinquer en entrechoquant les verres.

A verb used to describe the act of making a short, sharp ringing sound, typically by striking glass or metal objects together.

1. Make a ringing soundB1formal

   To produce a short, sharp, ringing sound, like that of glass or metal objects striking each other.

   Tinter

   • They clinked their glasses together in a toast.
   • The coins clinked in his pocket as he walked.
   • She heard the keys clink against the metal table.

   Synonymeschinkjinglepingringtingtinkle

2. Emit a high-pitched soundB1formal

   To make or give off a high, clear, metallic sound.

   Cliqueter, tinter

   • The small bell clinked softly in the breeze.
   • The chain clinked as the dog moved.
   • A piece of metal clinked against the stone floor.

   Synonymeschinkjinglepingringtingtinkle