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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
noun
A light metallic sound, resembling the tinkling of bells or wind chimes.
tinter
verb
(intransitive) To make light metallic sounds, rather like a very small bell.

What does "tinkle" mean?

  1. verb To make a light, high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.
    "Wind chimes tinkled softly on the porch."
  2. 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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