peal

• Nom désignant un son fort et prolongé, comme celui du tonnerre ou de grosses cloches.

A noun referring to a loud, prolonged sound, such as that made by thunder or large bells.

1. Loud ringing soundB2formal

   A loud, prolonged sound, especially from a bell or thunder.

   carillonnement

   • The peal of church bells echoed through the valley.
   • A sudden peal of thunder startled everyone in the room.
   • The bells rang out in a joyful peal for the celebration.

   Synonymesboomchimeclangclangorcrashknellreverberationringringingtoll

• Verbe signifiant sonner ou résonner fortement et clairement, généralement en parlant de cloches ou du tonnerre.

A verb meaning to sound or ring out loudly and clearly, typically referring to bells or thunder.

1. Ring recurrentlyB2formal

   To ring repeatedly, especially in a loud or resonant manner.

   sonner à toute volée

   • The church bells pealed across the valley.
   • The bells pealed joyfully on the wedding day.
   • The tower bells pealed every hour.

   Synonymesboomchimeclangknellresoundreverberateringtoll

2. Sound loudly and sonorouslyB2formal

   To make a loud, deep, and resonant sound.

   sonner à toute volée

   • Thunder pealed through the night sky.
   • His laughter pealed across the room.
   • The organ pealed a majestic tune.

   Synonymesboomchimeclangresoundreverberateringthundertoll