crackle

• Nom désignant une série de bruits secs, brefs et crépitants, comme ceux produits par du bois qui brûle ou par l'électricité statique.

A noun referring to a series of sharp, snapping sounds, or a type of glazed china characterized by a fine network of surface cracks.

1. B1formal

   A series of short, sharp, snapping sounds, like those made by burning wood or static electricity.

   crépitement

   • The crackle of the fire was soothing.
   • We heard the crackle of static on the radio.
   • The crackle of breaking ice warned us to be careful.

   Synonymescrackcracklingcrepitationpopping

2. TextureB2formal

   A pattern of fine, irregular lines or wrinkles on a surface, often found on old paint, pottery, or glass.

   craquelure

   • The antique vase had a beautiful crackle glaze.
   • The painting's surface showed a fine crackle from age.
   • The crackle on the old photograph added character.

   Synonymescrackling

• Verbe décrivant une série de petits bruits secs et brefs, souvent comparés à ceux du feu, des feuilles sèches ou de l'électricité statique.

A verb used to describe a series of short, sharp, snapping sounds, often like those made by fire, dry leaves, or static electricity.

1. Make a sharp soundB1formal

   To make a series of short, sharp, snapping sounds, like a fire or dry leaves.

   crépiter

   • The logs crackled loudly in the fireplace.
   • Dry leaves crackled under her feet as she walked.
   • The radio began to crackle with static.

   Synonymescrackcrepitatepoprustlesizzlesnapsputter

2. Produce a crackling effectB2informal

   To emit a sound resembling the breaking of small, brittle objects.

   Produire un crépitement

   • The old vinyl record crackled as it played.
   • The fire crackled and popped, warming the room.
   • The speaker crackled with interference during the broadcast.

   Synonymescrepitatepopsizzlesnapsputter