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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.
    "We heard the low buzz of a bee against the window glass."
  2. noun Excited public interest or gossip about something.
    "The surprise guest announcement created a real buzz among fans before the first song."
  3. noun A feeling of mild excitement or intoxication.
    "After the coffee and a brisk walk, she felt a pleasant buzz of energy."
  4. verb To make a continuous humming sound.
    "The old fridge buzzed loudly in the corner all night."
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buzz in a sentence

  • We heard the low buzz of a bee against the window glass.
  • A steady buzz of chatter filled the café at lunchtime.
  • The surprise guest announcement created a real buzz among fans before the first song.
  • There's a lot of buzz around the new phone launch.

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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: "We heard the low buzz of a bee against the window glass." 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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