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tintement

tinkling

noun tant-MAHN Rare
Communication Expressions

Also means

ringing

Usage Note

Tintement is the noun form of tinter and describes the light, clear ringing sound of a small bell, glass, or coin. It differs from sonnerie (a louder ring) and carillon (chiming sequence). The plural tintements is used when the sound is repeated.

Examples

"Le tintement des clés l'a réveillé."

Natural Translation

The tinkling of the keys woke him up.

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