plop

• Onomatopée/adverbe décrivant le bruit sourd et mou d'un objet qui tombe dans un liquide, ou l'action de tomber ou de s'asseoir lourdement et sans ménagement.

An onomatopoeic adverb used to describe the sound or manner of something falling or dropping into a liquid with a soft, hollow sound, like a small object into water. It can also describe a sudden, casual, or unceremonious action of sitting or lying down.

1. With a short hollow thudB2informal

   Describes an action that produces a soft, hollow sound, like something dropping into liquid or onto a soft surface.

   plouf (bruit sourd)

   • The stone fell plop into the pond.
   • He dropped the heavy book plop onto the carpet.
   • The raindrops landed plop on the roof.

   Synonymesplonkplunk

• Nom désignant le bruit sourd produit par un objet arrondi qui tombe dans un liquide sans éclabousser, ou plus généralement un bruit de chute ou d'immersion dans l'eau.

A noun referring to the sound made when a rounded object falls into a liquid without causing a splash.

1. Sound of an object falling into liquidB1informal

   A short, dull, hollow sound made when a small, rounded object falls into a liquid without splashing.

   bruit sourd d'un objet tombant dans un liquide

   • The stone hit the water with a soft plop.
   • I heard a plop as the coin dropped into the fountain.
   • The frog jumped into the pond with a quiet plop.

   Synonymesplonkplunk

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire une chute, un affaissement ou un atterrissage lourd avec un bruit sourd et doux, souvent associé à un liquide ou à un objet mou.

A verb used to describe the action of falling, dropping, or sitting down heavily or with a soft, muffled sound, often associated with a liquid or soft object.

1. Drop with a plopping soundB1informal

   To drop something so that it makes a soft, hollow sound, often like something falling into water.

   Laisser tomber en faisant plouf

   • She plopped the ice cubes into her glass.
   • He plopped the book onto the table.
   • The stone plopped into the pond, sending ripples across the surface.

   Synonymesdropplumpplunksplash

2. B1informal

   To sit or lie down heavily and without care, often making a soft sound.

   S'asseoir ou s'allonger lourdement

   • He plopped down on the sofa after a long day.
   • She plopped onto the bed, exhausted.
   • The child plopped onto the floor to play with his toys.

   Synonymescollapseflopplonkplumpplunkslump

3. Set down with a noiseB2informal

   To place something down heavily or carelessly, often producing a soft thud.

   poser avec un bruit sourd

   • He plopped the bag of groceries on the counter.
   • She plopped the heavy box onto the floor.
   • They plopped the luggage in the corner of the room.

   Synonymesdropdumpflopplonkplumpplunk