purr in French
purr in French is ronron, ronronnement, ronronner — purr means to make a low, continuous vibrating sound, as a contented cat does.
purr in French
ronron
The vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.
ronronnement
The vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.
ronronner
(intransitive, of a cat) To make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented or in certain other conditions.
dire d'une voix suave et posée
(transitive) To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.
What does "purr" mean?
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verb To make a low, continuous vibrating sound, as a contented cat does.
"The cat purred as it curled up on her lap."
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noun The low, continuous vibrating sound made by a contented cat, or something similar.
"You could hear the purr of the engine idling outside."
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purr in a sentence
- The cat purred as it curled up on her lap.
- The engine purred smoothly along the highway.
- You could hear the purr of the engine idling outside.
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What is "purr" in French?
"purr" in French is ronron, ronronnement, ronronner. purr means: To make a low, continuous vibrating sound, as a contented cat does.
How do you use "purr" in a sentence?
Example: "The cat purred as it curled up on her lap." In French, "purr" is ronron, ronronnement, ronronner.
Are there other ways to say "purr" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "purr": ronron, ronronnement, ronronner, dire d'une voix suave et posée.
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