rattling

• Qui produit une série de bruits secs et rapides ; aussi utilisé familièrement pour renforcer un adjectif, signifiant 'très' ou 'extrêmement' (par exemple, 'une sacrée bonne histoire').

Describes something that makes a series of short, sharp sounds; also used informally to mean 'very' or 'extremely' (e.g., 'a rattling good story').

1. Remarkably good or greatB2informalbritish

   Used as an intensifier to describe something that is exceptionally good, impressive, or outstanding.

   excellent, remarquable

   • They had a rattling good time at the party.
   • That was a rattling fine performance by the orchestra.
   • He told a rattling good story about his travels.

   Synonymescapitalexcellentfirst-rategreatsmashingsplendidsuperbterrificwonderful

2. Quick and energeticB2informalbritish

   Characterized by brisk, lively, or vigorous movement or pace.

   vif et énergique

   • The horse set off at a rattling pace.
   • They kept up a rattling conversation throughout the dinner.
   • The sales were moving at a rattling speed this quarter.

   Synonymesanimatedbriskenergeticfastlivelyquickspiritedsprightlyswiftvigorous

   Antonymesdulllethargicslowsluggishtorpid

• Adverbe informel signifiant « très » ou « extrêmement », utilisé pour renforcer. Se rencontre souvent dans le discours anglais ancien ou littéraire, par exemple dans l’expression « rattling good story ».

An adverb meaning "very" or "extremely," used informally for emphasis. It is often found in older or literary English, as in "a rattling good story."

1. Intensifier (informal)B2informal

   Used as an intensifier meaning 'very' or 'extremely'.

   Intensificateur familier

   • It was a rattling good story.
   • She gave a rattling fine performance.
   • We had a rattling good time at the party.

   Synonymesawfullyextremelymightyreallyvery

• Nom désignant une série rapide de bruits courts et forts, comme ceux que l'on peut entendre au stéthoscope lors de certaines maladies respiratoires, ou un bruit de cliquetis, de grondement ou de craquement.

A noun referring to a rapid series of short, loud sounds, such as those that might be heard with a stethoscope in certain respiratory disorders.

1. Respiratory soundB2formalmedical

   A rapid series of short, loud sounds, often heard with a stethoscope in certain respiratory conditions.

   Râle (bruit respiratoire)

   • The doctor detected a rattling in the patient's lungs.
   • A rattling sound was audible during the examination.
   • The nurse noted a persistent rattling in the chest.

   Synonymescrepitationralerattle

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de produire une série rapide de bruits courts et secs, ou de faire produire ce genre de bruit à quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a rapid series of short, sharp sounds, or to cause something to do so.

1. Make a rapid series of short, sharp soundsB1formal

   To produce a quick succession of short, hard sounds, often by shaking or hitting something.

   émettre une série de bruits secs et rapides

   • The windows rattled in the strong wind.
   • The old engine rattled loudly when started.
   • The loose chain on the bicycle rattled as he rode.

   Synonymesbangclackclangclankclatterclickclinkjanglejingletinkle

2. Shake and cause to make a rattling noiseB1formal

   To shake something so that it makes a series of short, sharp sounds.

   secouer en faisant du bruit

   • He rattled the box to see what was inside.
   • She rattled the keys in her hand impatiently.
   • The wind rattled the loose shutters on the house.

   Synonymesclankclatterclinkjangleshake

Variantes phrasalrattle downrattle offrattle on