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drum in French

drum in French is tambour, batterie, cylindre — drum means a percussion instrument with a tight skin stretched over a hollow body, played by striking.

drum in French

tambour
noun
(percussion instrument) A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber; a membranophone.
batterie
noun
(percussion instrument) A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber; a membranophone.
tambour
noun
Any similar hollow, cylindrical object.
cylindre
noun
Any similar hollow, cylindrical object.
baril
noun
A barrel or large cylindrical container for liquid transport and storage.
bidon
noun
A barrel or large cylindrical container for liquid transport and storage.
tonneau
noun
A barrel or large cylindrical container for liquid transport and storage.

What does "drum" mean?

  1. noun A percussion instrument with a tight skin stretched over a hollow body, played by striking.
    "He kept the beat on his drum during the parade."
  2. noun A cylindrical container, especially one used to store or transport liquid.
    "They stored the fuel in large metal drums."
  3. verb To strike or tap rhythmically, as if playing a drum.
    "She drummed her fingers on the table while waiting."

drum in a sentence

  • He kept the beat on his drum during the parade.
  • She joined the band as a drummer, playing the snare drum.
  • They stored the fuel in large metal drums.
  • She drummed her fingers on the table while waiting.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "drum" in French?

"drum" in French is tambour, batterie, cylindre. drum means: A percussion instrument with a tight skin stretched over a hollow body, played by striking.

How do you use "drum" in a sentence?

Example: "He kept the beat on his drum during the parade." In French, "drum" is tambour, batterie, cylindre.

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

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "drum": tambour, batterie, cylindre, baril, bidon, tonneau.

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