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Bell
01
cloche
a metal cup-shaped object with a separate piece of metal hanging inside that makes a ringing noise when it moves
Exemples
The church bell rang out across the village, signaling the start of the wedding ceremony.
La cloche de l'église a retenti dans tout le village, signalant le début de la cérémonie de mariage.
The bell on the restaurant's counter jingled when customers entered or exited the establishment.
La cloche sur le comptoir du restaurant a sonné lorsque les clients entraient ou sortaient de l'établissement.
02
sonnette, bouton de sonnette
a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed
Exemples
Visitors pressed the bell to announce their arrival.
The old-fashioned bell squeaked when used.
03
sonnerie, carillon
the sound of a bell being struck
Exemples
The bell echoed through the hall.
Morning began with the bell of the cathedral.
04
pavillon, embouchure
the flared opening of a tubular device
Exemples
The trumpet has a wide bell at its opening.
Steam escaped from the bell of the pipe.
05
cloche, carillon
a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
Exemples
Bells are often used to highlight melody lines.
She played the bell part in the Christmas carol.
06
cloche, forme de cloche
the shape of a bell
Exemples
The chimney top formed a bell.
The jellyfish 's bell pulsated in the water.
07
cloche (nautique), sonnerie (nautique)
(nautical) each of the eight half-hour units of nautical time signaled by strokes of a ship's bell; eight bells signals 4:00, 8:00, or 12:00 o'clock, either a.m. or p.m.
Exemples
The ship struck four bells for 8:00 a.m.
Sailors marked the watch change with bells.
to bell
01
attacher une cloche à, munir d'une cloche
attach a bell to
Exemples
They belled the cow before leading it to pasture.
The ship 's lifeboat was belled for signaling.
