sound

• Qualifie quelque chose qui est en bon état, robuste, sans dommage, blessure ou défaut, ou qui est fiable et bien fondé.

Describes something that is in good condition, firm, or free from damage, injury, or defect.

1. Healthy and strongB1formal

   In good health or condition; free from injury or disease.

   sain et robuste

   • After the accident, he was lucky to be sound and unharmed.
   • The doctor declared the patient sound after the check-up.
   • The building's foundation is structurally sound.

   Synonymesfithalehealthyheartyrobuststurdyvigorouswholesome

   Antonymesdiseasedfrailillinfirmsickunhealthyunsoundweak

2. Sensible and reasonableB2formal

   Showing good judgment; sensible or wise.

   Sensé et raisonnable

   • That is a sound investment strategy.
   • She gave me sound advice about my career.
   • His argument is based on sound reasoning.

   Synonymescogentjudiciouslogicalprudentrationalreasonablereliablesensiblesolidvalidwise

   Antonymesfoolishirrationalsenselessunsoundunwise

3. Thorough and completeB2formal

   Solid, reliable, or well-founded.

   solide, fondé

   • The company has a sound financial position.
   • He has a sound understanding of the subject.
   • The plan is sound and should work well.

   Synonymescogentcompletelogicalreliablesensiblesolidsubstantialthoroughvalid

   Antonymesdefectivefallaciousfaultyflawedincompleteinvalidshakyunreliableunsoundweak

• Nom désignant les vibrations se propageant dans l'air ou un autre milieu et perçues par l'oreille, ainsi que la sensation auditive qui en résulte ; peut aussi renvoyer à un bruit, un ton, une voix ou un signal sonore.

A noun referring to vibrations that travel through the air or another medium, perceived by the ear as vibrations of varying pitch and volume.

1. Auditory sensationA1formal

   Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium, perceived by the ear.

   Son (sensation auditive)

   • The sound of thunder scared the children.
   • She heard a strange sound from the attic.
   • What sound does a cat make?

   Synonymesacousticnoisetone

   Antonymessilence

2. Audio in mediaA2formal

   The recorded or reproduced auditory content in music, film, or broadcasts.

   Son (contenu audio)

   • Turn up the sound on the TV.
   • The movie has excellent sound effects.
   • He works in sound production for concerts.

   Synonymesaudio

3. Body noiseB1informal

   A noise produced by the body, like breathing or heartbeat.

   Bruit corporel

   • The doctor listened to the sound of her heartbeat.
   • He made a snoring sound all night.
   • The baby made gurgling sounds.

• Verbe signifiant produire un son ou sembler être d'une certaine manière.

A verb used to indicate the act of producing a sound or making a noise, or to seem or appear to be.

1. Make a noiseA1formal

   To produce a sound or noise.

   Émettre un son

   • The bell sounded at noon.
   • The alarm sounded loudly.
   • Birds sound cheerful in the morning.

   Synonymesblareboomchimeclangechopealresoundreverberateringtoll

2. Seem or appearB1formal

   To give the impression of being a certain way when heard or judged.

   sembler (en parlant d'une impression auditive)

   • That sounds like a good idea.
   • She sounds tired after the long day.
   • The plan sounds reasonable to me.

   Synonymesappearseem

3. Measure depthC1formal

   To measure the depth of water using a line or device.

   Sonder (mesurer la profondeur)

   • The sailors sounded the depth before anchoring.
   • They sounded the ocean floor near the coast.
   • The ship sounded the water to check for shallows.

   Synonymesfathomgaugeplumbprobe

Variantes phrasalsound offsound out