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buzz in French

buzz in French is coup de fil, bourdonner, raser — buzz means a continuous humming sound, like that of an insect or low conversation.

buzz in French

coup de fil
noun
(informal) A telephone call or e-mail.
bourdonner
verb
(intransitive) To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings.
raser
verb
(aviation) To fly at high speed and at a very low altitude over a specified area, as to make a surprise pass.
tondre
verb
(transitive) To cut (the hair) in a close-cropped military style, or buzzcut.

What does "buzz" mean?

  1. noun A continuous humming sound, like that of an insect or low conversation.
    "The buzz of the fluorescent lights was giving her a headache."
  2. noun Excited public interest or gossip about something.
    "There's a lot of buzz around the new phone launch."
  3. noun A feeling of mild excitement or intoxication.
    "One glass of wine gave her a nice little buzz."
  4. verb To make a continuous humming sound.
    "A fly buzzed around the kitchen all afternoon."

buzz in a sentence

  • The buzz of the fluorescent lights was giving her a headache.
  • There's a lot of buzz around the new phone launch.
  • The film generated buzz online months before release.
  • One glass of wine gave her a nice little buzz.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "buzz" in French?

"buzz" in French is coup de fil, bourdonner, raser. buzz means: A continuous humming sound, like that of an insect or low conversation.

How do you use "buzz" in a sentence?

Example: "The buzz of the fluorescent lights was giving her a headache." In French, "buzz" is coup de fil, bourdonner, raser.

Are there other ways to say "buzz" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "buzz": coup de fil, bourdonner, raser, tondre.

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