tinkle in French
tinkle in French is tintement, tinter — tinkle means to make a light, high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.
tinkle in French
tintement
A light metallic sound, resembling the tinkling of bells or wind chimes.
tinter
(intransitive) To make light metallic sounds, rather like a very small bell.
What does "tinkle" mean?
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verb To make a light, high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.
"Wind chimes tinkled softly on the porch."
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noun A light, high-pitched ringing sound.
"She heard the tinkle of a bicycle bell behind her."
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tinkle in a sentence
- Wind chimes tinkled softly on the porch.
- Ice cubes tinkled against the glass as she stirred her drink.
- She heard the tinkle of a bicycle bell behind her.
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What is "tinkle" in French?
"tinkle" in French is tintement, tinter. tinkle means: To make a light, high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.
How do you use "tinkle" in a sentence?
Example: "Wind chimes tinkled softly on the porch." In French, "tinkle" is tintement, tinter.
Are there other ways to say "tinkle" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "tinkle": tintement, tinter.
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