resonance

• Nom décrivant la qualité d'être profond, plein et résonnant, utilisé en physique pour des oscillations amplifiées, en acoustique pour un son riche, et métaphoriquement pour une connexion ou un accord significatif.

A noun describing the quality of being deep, full, and reverberating, often used in physics for amplified vibrations, in acoustics for rich sound, and metaphorically for meaningful connection or agreement.

1. Physics: Excited state of a particleC1formalscientific

   An unstable, short-lived state of a subatomic particle that appears as a sharp peak in the probability of absorbing electromagnetic radiation.

   Résonance (physique des particules)

   • The particle's resonance was observed at a specific energy level.
   • Resonance in particle physics helps identify new particles.
   • The absorption spectrum showed a clear resonance peak.

2. Physics: Amplified vibrationB2formalscientific

   A large amplitude vibration caused by a small periodic force when its frequency matches the natural frequency of the system.

   Résonance (physique)

   • The bridge collapsed due to resonance from the wind.
   • A tuning fork demonstrates resonance when it vibrates in response to sound.
   • Engineers design buildings to avoid resonance during earthquakes.

   Synonymessympathetic vibration

3. Sound: Deep, rich qualityB2formal

   The quality of a sound that is deep, full, and reverberating, often due to the physical properties of the space or object producing it.

   Résonance (qualité sonore)

   • The resonance of the cello filled the concert hall.
   • His voice had a natural resonance that commanded attention.
   • The cathedral's acoustics gave the choir's singing a beautiful resonance.

   Synonymesfullnessplangencyreverberanceringsonority

4. Figurative: Mutual understandingB2formal

   A relationship of mutual understanding, trust, or agreement between people or groups.

   Résonance (au sens figuré)

   • There was a strong resonance between the two leaders' ideas.
   • The speech found resonance with the audience's concerns.
   • Their shared experiences created a deep resonance in their friendship.

   Synonymesaccordaffinitybondchemistryconnectionempathyharmonyrapportsympathyunderstanding

5. Linguistics: Speech qualityC1formalscientific

   The quality imparted to voiced speech sounds by the vibration of air in the throat, mouth, and nasal cavities.

   Résonance (phonétique)

   • Nasal resonance is important for pronouncing certain sounds.
   • The singer worked on improving her vocal resonance.
   • Resonance in speech can vary between different languages.