Entraînement Général IELTS (Band 6-7) - Des sons

sweet, soothing, and pleasant to the ear

doux

producing or containing a pleasant melody

mélodieux

having a combination of tones that blend well together

extremely loud, powerful, and resonant like the sound of thunder

producing repeated or reflected sounds

resounding with a deep, loud, and powerful quality, often like the sound of a boom

(of sound) following a steady and regular beat or pattern

rythmique

having a harsh, unpleasant, and jarring sound

(of sound) having a deep, clear, and echoing effect

retentissant

having a low, deep, and continuous sound especially heard from a long distance

having a soft, light, and whispery sound

producing a continuous humming or vibrating sound, like the sound of bees

making a high-pitched noise when being moved, often due to friction

bruyant

producing a low, discontented, or continuous sound

(of a sound) too loud in a way that nothing else can be heard

assourdissant

making a soft, low, and indistinct sound

having a muted or indistinct quality

pas clair

the continuous, soft, and unclear noises, like the sound of a baby

the act or sound of producing a prolonged and fricative noise

the sharp sound of popping and snapping, often associated with the breaking or burning of materials

a strong, deep, and long-lasting noise that sounds like the sound of an animal

a low and continuous sound