English File - Advanced - Lesson 4B

humain

son

voix

to create a loud or explosive noise

bourdonner

faire un bruit sec

faire faillite

craquer

to crush or grind something loudly and noisily, often with the teeth

a sound made by liquid falling in drops or trickles

siffler

hululer

to make a low, continuous, and steady sound

cliqueter

rugir

to make a loud, harsh, piercing sound, like that of tires sliding on pavement

to hit or strike with great force, often making a loud noise

boire à grand bruit

renifler

ronfler

to produce a noise that is created by something hitting or moving through water

exploiter

to make a repetitive, light, clicking sound, like that of a clock or a machine

siffler

glousser

gémir

marmonner

crier

soupirer

to cry loudly while making repeated, short gasping sounds, often due to intense emotions such as sadness or grief

bégayer

chuchoter

crier