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buzz

UK
/bʌz/
US
/bʌz/

Translations

buzznoun
buzzes
pl
UK
/bʌz/
US
/bʌz/
The buzz of the bees was a constant background noise in the garden.
Le bourdonnement des abeilles était un bruit de fond constant dans le jardin.
The buzz around the office was that the company was planning a big merger.
La rumeur dans le bureau était que l’entreprise préparait une grande fusion.
buzzerAppareil de signalisation sonore.
He pressed the door buzz, and a loud buzz echoed inside the house.
Il a appuyé sur le buzzer de la porte, et un fort bourdonnement a résonné dans la maison.
Additional translations
sensationDans le sens de légère excitation ou d’effervescence.
ivresseSens familier ou spécialisé selon le contexte; pour une légère euphorie ou intoxication.
appelFamilier, surtout dans l’expression « donner un coup de fil ».
Synonyms
hum
drone
whirr
murmur
whisper
hiss
vibration
sound
buzzverb
buzzed
Past Simple
buzzed
Past Participle
buzzing
Gerund
UK
/bʌz/
US
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The bees buzzed around the garden, collecting nectar from the flowers.
Les abeilles bourdonnaient autour du jardin, récoltant le nectar des fleurs.
s’agiterSens de mouvement rapide et fébrile.
She buzzed around the kitchen, preparing dinner for her guests.
Elle s’agitait dans la cuisine en préparant le dîner pour ses invités.
appelerPar interphone ou téléphone.
He buzzed the receptionist to let her know he had arrived for his appointment.
Il a appelé la réceptionniste pour lui dire qu’il était arrivé pour son rendez-vous.
fourmillerAu sens de « être plein d’activité ou d’excitation ».
The office was buzzing with news of the company's latest success.
Le bureau fourmillait d’informations sur le dernier succès de l’entreprise.
survolerÀ basse altitude, souvent de façon intimidante.
The fighter jet buzzed the control tower.
Le chasseur a survolé la tour de contrôle à basse altitude.
tondreAvec une tondeuse électrique, pour une coupe très courte.
He buzzed his hair for the summer.
Il s’est tondu les cheveux très court pour l’été.
Synonyms
hum
drone
whirr
vibrate
murmur
whisper
buzzing
buzzinterjection
Imitative exclamation of a buzzer sound, especially in quizzes or to signal an error.
bzzztOnomatopée imitée pour le bruit d’un buzzer.
"Buzz!" went the timer, and the contestants stopped writing.
« Bzzzt ! » a fait le minuteur, et les candidats ont arrêté d’écrire.
buzzadjective
UK
/bʌz/
US
/bʌz/
Used chiefly attributively (e.g., "buzz marketing"); not normally gradable.
Additional translations
médiatiqueS’emploie pour une campagne destinée à attirer l’attention et à susciter l’engouement.

Definitions

buzznoun
A low, continuous humming or murmuring sound, often made by insects or machinery.
The buzz of the bees was a constant background noise in the garden.
A feeling of excitement or anticipation.
There was a buzz in the air as the concert was about to start.
A rumor or report that is widely circulated.
The buzz around the office was that the company was planning a big merger.
A state of mild intoxication or euphoria, often from alcohol or drugs.
After just one drink, he already felt a pleasant buzz.
A telephone call, especially a brief or informal one.
Give me a buzz when you arrive.
A buzzer or electric signaling device that emits a buzzing sound.
He pressed the door buzz, and a loud buzz echoed inside the house.
buzzverb
To make a low, continuous humming sound.
The bees buzzed around the garden, collecting nectar from the flowers.
To move quickly and busily.
She buzzed around the kitchen, preparing dinner for her guests.
To call someone on an intercom or phone.
He buzzed the receptionist to let her know he had arrived for his appointment.
To be filled with excitement or activity.
The office was buzzing with news of the company's latest success.
To fly an aircraft low over (a place or person), often as a show of bravado or for intimidation.
The fighter jet buzzed the control tower.
To cut (hair) very short with electric clippers.
He buzzed his hair for the summer.
buzzinterjection
Used to mimic the sound of a buzzer, typically to indicate an incorrect answer or to attract attention.
"Buzz!" went the timer, and the contestants stopped writing.
buzzadjective
Generating excitement, publicity, or interest; creating buzz.
The agency launched a buzz campaign for the new product.
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