treble

• Qualifie quelque chose qui est trois fois plus grand en quantité ou en volume ; s'emploie aussi en musique pour désigner une voix ou un son aigu.

Describes something that is three times as much or as many; also used in music to refer to a high-pitched voice or sound.

1. High-pitched soundB2formal

   Relating to or denoting a high range of musical notes or sounds.

   aigu (registre sonore)

   • The treble notes of the violin were especially clear.
   • He has a naturally treble singing voice.
   • The speaker produced a sharp treble tone.

   Synonymeshighhigh-pitchedpiercingpipingshrillsoprano

   Antonymesbassdeeplow

2. Three times as muchB2formalbritish

   Being three times as great, large, or many.

   triple (trois fois plus)

   • The company reported a treble increase in profits.
   • He received a treble payment for his overtime work.
   • The population of the city has grown to treble its original size.

   Synonymesthreefoldtriple

3. Having three partsC1formal

   Consisting of three units, components, or elements.

   triple

   • The treble structure of the organization includes three main departments.
   • They designed a treble-layered security system.
   • The treaty had a treble purpose: peace, trade, and cultural exchange.

   Synonymesternarythreefoldtrinetripartitetriple

   Antonymessingle

4. Having multiple aspectsC1formal

   Having more than one distinctly dissimilar aspect or quality; multifaceted.

   multiple, pluriel

   • Her treble personality made her both a strict teacher and a kind friend.
   • The novel has a treble nature, blending comedy, tragedy, and philosophy.
   • His treble role in the project included planning, execution, and review.

   Antonymessimplesingle

• Nom désignant la tessiture la plus aiguë de la hauteur musicale, généralement associée aux voix de soprano ou aux sons de haute fréquence.

A noun referring to the highest range of musical pitch, typically associated with the soprano voice or high-frequency sounds.

1. Highest vocal rangeB2formal

   The highest range of the human voice, typically sung by women or children.

   voix aiguë

   • The choir's treble section carried the melody beautifully.
   • She has a clear and powerful treble voice.
   • The piece is written for a treble soloist.

   Synonymessoprano

   Antonymesbass

2. High-frequency soundB2formal

   The higher part of the audio frequency spectrum, often associated with clarity and brightness in music.

   Aigus (son)

   • The amplifier's treble control was turned up too high.
   • He adjusted the equalizer to boost the treble.
   • The treble notes in the song were crisp and clear.

   Antonymesbass

3. Triple amountB2formalbritish

   A quantity or number that is three times as large as another.

   Montant triple

   • The company's profits have increased by treble this year.
   • He paid treble the original price for the antique vase.
   • The population of the city has grown to treble its size in a decade.

   Synonymestriple

• Verbe signifiant multiplier ou augmenter quelque chose par trois, ou devenir trois fois plus grand ou plus nombreux.

A verb meaning to multiply or increase something threefold, or to become three times as large or numerous.

1. Sing in a high pitchB2formal

   To sing or play the highest vocal or instrumental part, typically in a choir or musical piece.

   Chanter la partie aiguë

   • The young boy trebled beautifully in the choir.
   • She was chosen to treble the melody in the performance.
   • He learned to treble in the school's music program.

2. Increase threefoldB2formal

   To become three times as large or as much; to triple.

   tripler

   • The company's profits trebled in just one year.
   • The population of the town trebled after the new factory opened.
   • Her investment trebled over the course of a decade.

   Synonymestripletriplicate