chime in French
chime in French is carillon, carillonner — chime means a bell-like instrument, or set of them, that rings out a musical note.
chime in French
carillon
(musical instruments) A musical instrument producing a sound when struck, similar to a bell (e.g. a tubular metal bar) or actually a bell. Often used in the plural to refer to the set: the chimes.
carillonner
What does "chime" mean?
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noun A bell-like instrument, or set of them, that rings out a musical note.
"The wind chimes tinkled softly on the porch."
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verb To make a ringing sound, like a bell.
"The doorbell chimed just as they sat down to eat."
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verb To agree or fit together (often "chime in" for joining a conversation).
"Her opinion chimed with what the others had said."
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chime in a sentence
- The wind chimes tinkled softly on the porch.
- The clock tower's chimes could be heard across town.
- The doorbell chimed just as they sat down to eat.
- Her opinion chimed with what the others had said.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "chime" in French?
"chime" in French is carillon, carillonner. chime means: A bell-like instrument, or set of them, that rings out a musical note.
How do you use "chime" in a sentence?
Example: "The wind chimes tinkled softly on the porch." In French, "chime" is carillon, carillonner.
Are there other ways to say "chime" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "chime": carillon, carillonner.
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