patter

• Qualifie quelque chose qui convient parfaitement ou qui est approprié à une situation, souvent d'une manière qui semble trop rapide ou apprise par cœur.

Describes something that is exactly right or appropriate for a situation, often in a way that seems too quick or rehearsed.

1. Superficially plausibleC1formal

   Seeming true or correct but only in a shallow or unconvincing way.

   superficiellement plausible

   • His explanation was too pat to be believable.
   • She gave a pat answer that didn't address the real issue.
   • The politician's pat response avoided the difficult questions.

   Synonymesfacileglibshallowsimplisticslicksmoothsuperficialunconvincing

   Antonymesconsidereddeepprofoundthoroughthoughtful

2. Exactly suitedC1formal

   Perfectly appropriate or fitting for a particular situation.

   exactement adapté

   • Her comment was pat for the occasion.
   • He had a pat phrase ready for every argument.
   • The solution seemed pat, as if it had been prepared in advance.

   Synonymesappositeappropriateaproposaptfelicitousfittingpertinentsuitablewell timed

   Antonymesimproperinappropriateinaptunfittingunsuitable

• Nom désignant un discours rapide, coulant et souvent persuasif, typiquement utilisé par les vendeurs ou les artistes, ou une série de bruits rapides et légers.

A noun referring to rapid, fluent, and often persuasive speech, typically used by salespeople or entertainers, or a series of quick, light sounds.

1. Glib or persuasive talkB2informal

   A rapid, fluent, and often persuasive way of speaking, typically used by salespeople or entertainers.

   Baratin

   • The salesman's smooth patter convinced many customers to buy the product.
   • He delivered his usual patter about the benefits of the new gadget.
   • The street performer's witty patter kept the audience entertained.

   Synonymesblarneygablinepitchsales talkspiel

2. Light rapid soundsB1formal

   A series of quick, light, and repetitive sounds, like those made by raindrops or footsteps.

   bruit de tambourinement

   • The patter of rain against the window was soothing.
   • I could hear the soft patter of little feet running down the hall.
   • The only sound was the gentle patter of leaves falling.

   Synonymesdrummingpit-a-patpitter-patterrat-a-tatrattletapping

• Verbe décrivant le bruit de petits coups légers, rapides et répétés, souvent associé à la pluie, à des pas ou à la chute de petits objets.

A verb used to describe the sound of light, quick, and repeated taps or beats, often associated with rain, footsteps, or small objects falling.

1. Rain gentlyB1informal

   To fall or make a soft, light sound, like rain falling on a surface.

   tomber en crépitant

   • The rain pattered against the window all night.
   • I could hear the drops pattering on the roof.
   • The leaves pattered softly as the drizzle began.

   Synonymesbeatdrumpitter-patterraptap

2. Make light, rapid soundsB1informal

   To make a series of quick, light tapping sounds, often by walking or moving.

   Produire des bruits légers et rapides

   • Her footsteps pattered across the wooden floor.
   • The dog's paws pattered on the pavement as it ran.
   • The children pattered down the hallway in their slippers.

   Synonymesbeatclatterdrumpitter-patterrattletap