réveil — meaning in English
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English meaning
- alarm noun A sound, signal, or device that warns of danger or draws attention to something needing action.
- awakening noun The act or moment of waking up, or of suddenly becoming aware of something.
- reveille noun A bugle call or drumbeat played early in the morning to wake soldiers.
- revival noun A return of something, such as interest, energy, or activity, after a period of decline.
Senses
réveil is used for these senses in English:
- alarm A mechanical device for awaking people, or rousing their attention.
- alarm clock A clock with an alarm that can be set to sound at a determined time.
- awakening The act of becoming aware of something.
- reveille (military) The sounding of a bugle or drum early in the morning to awaken soldiers.
- revival (religion) Renewed interest in religion, after indifference and decline; a period of religious awakening; special religious interest.
alarm — full definition
- noun A sound, signal, or device that warns of danger or draws attention to something needing action.
- noun A sudden feeling of fear or anxiety caused by a sense of danger.
- verb To make someone worried or afraid, often by warning them of a danger.