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Rattle
01
hochet, maracas
a percussion instrument that produces sound when shaken, typically consisting of a container filled with small objects or beads
informations grammaticales
statut d’animéité
inanimé
composition morphologique
simple
dénombrable
forme plurielle
rattles
Exemples
During the musical performance, the percussionist added a rhythmic touch by incorporating a tiny rattle into the ensemble.
Pendant la performance musicale, le percussionniste a ajouté une touche rythmique en incorporant un petit hochet dans l'ensemble.
1.1
hochet
a toy for babies that makes a noise once shaken
Exemples
The colorful plastic rattle kept the baby entertained during playtime.
Le hochet en plastique coloré a gardé le bébé diverti pendant le temps de jeu.
02
cliquetis, fracas
a distinct and repetitive sound characterized by rapid and sharp vibrations, often caused by objects shaking or moving loosely
Exemples
The rattle of the train tracks could be heard in the distance.
Le cliquetis des rails de train pouvait être entendu au loin.
03
sonnette, crecelle
a series of loosely joined keratinous segments at the tip of a rattlesnake's tail
Exemples
The rattlesnake shook its rattle to warn us to stay back.
Le serpent à sonnette a secoué son tintement pour nous avertir de rester à distance.
to rattle
01
cliqueter, vibrer
to make a rapid succession of short, sharp noises, typically by shaking or striking something
Intransitive
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
simple
verbe d’action
régulier
présent
rattle
3e personne du singulier
rattles
participe présent
rattling
passé simple
rattled
participe passé
rattled
Exemples
The windows rattled as the thunderstorm passed through.
Les fenêtres cliquetaient alors que l'orage passait.
02
faire cliqueter, secouer
to make something produce a series of quick, sharp sounds by shaking or moving it
Transitive: to rattle sth
Exemples
The wind rattled the windows during the storm.
Le vent faisait vibrer les fenêtres pendant la tempête.
03
perturber, déstabiliser
to make someone nervous, frightened, or unsettled
Exemples
The sudden noise rattled him.
Le bruit soudain l'a ébranlé.
