rumble

• Nom qui peut désigner un bruit sourd et continu, la banquette arrière ou le compartiment à bagages d'un véhicule hippomobile, ou une bagarre physique entre groupes de jeunes.

A noun that can refer to a continuous low-pitched sound, a rear seat or luggage area in a carriage, or a physical altercation between groups of young people.

1. Low continuous noiseB1formal

   A deep, heavy, and continuous sound, like that of thunder or a distant explosion.

   grondement

   • The rumble of thunder could be heard from miles away.
   • A low rumble came from the engine as it started.
   • The constant rumble of traffic kept her awake at night.

   Synonymesgrowlgrumblereverberationroarrumblingthunder

   Antonymesquietsilencestillness

2. Rear seat or compartmentC2formalbritish

   A seat for servants or a luggage compartment located at the back of a carriage or early automobile.

   Siège arrière ou compartiment arrière

   • The footman sat on the rumble at the back of the carriage.
   • The old car had a rumble seat for extra passengers.
   • They stored their luggage in the rumble of the vintage vehicle.

   Synonymesdickeyrumble seat

3. Gang fightB2informalamerican

   A violent physical confrontation between rival groups of teenagers or gang members.

   Bagarre de gangs

   • The two gangs had a rumble in the park after school.
   • He got caught up in a rumble and ended up with a black eye.
   • The movie features a classic rumble between the Jets and the Sharks.

   Synonymesbrawlfightfracasfree-for-allgang fightmelee

• Verbe désignant le fait d'émettre un son continu, profond et grave, ou de participer à une bagarre chaotique et violente.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a continuous deep, heavy sound, or to engage in a chaotic fight or brawl.

1. Make a low, continuous soundB1formal

   To produce a deep, heavy, and continuous sound, like thunder or a large engine.

   gronder (bruit sourd et continu)

   • The thunder rumbled in the distance.
   • The old truck rumbled down the gravel road.
   • His stomach rumbled loudly during the quiet meeting.

   Synonymesboomgrowlgrumbleroarrollthunder

2. Utter or emit low, dull soundsB2informal

   To speak or make a sound that is low, deep, and not very clear.

   gronder sourdement

   • He rumbled a few words of complaint under his breath.
   • The crowd rumbled with discontent as the announcement was made.
   • She rumbled something about being tired before falling asleep.

   Synonymesboomgrowlgrumblerollthunder