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buzzing

UK
/ˈbʌzɪŋ/
US
/ˈbʌzɪŋ/

Translations

buzzingnoun
buzzings
pl
The buzzing of the bees filled the garden as they moved from flower to flower.
Le bourdonnement des abeilles remplissait le jardin tandis qu’elles passaient de fleur en fleur.
Additional translations
animationPour une atmosphère d’activité, d’agitation ou d’excitation.
Synonyms
hum
drone
buzz
whir
vibration
buzzingadjective
more buzzing
Comp.
most buzzing
Super.
UK
/ˈbʌzɪŋ/
US
/ˈbʌzɪŋ/
animéPour un lieu ou un moment plein d’activité, d’agitation ou de vie.
The buzzing city streets were alive with people and traffic.
Les rues animées de la ville étaient pleines de monde et de circulation.
Synonyms
humming
vibrant
exciting
lively
active
buzzinggerund / present participle
Used when describing something that produces a humming sound.
A buzzing mosquito kept me awake all night.
Un moustique bourdonnant m’a empêché de dormir toute la nuit.
Synonyms
humming
drumming
droning
whirring
thrumming
vibrating
murmuring
resonant
abuzz
bustling
alive
teeming
busy
lively
animated
energetic
electric
excited
buzzverb

buzzing

Gerund

buzzed
Past Simple
buzzed
Past Participle
buzzing
Gerund
UK
/bʌz/
US
/bʌz/
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

Definitions

buzzingnoun
A low, continuous humming or murmuring sound, often made by insects or electronic devices.
The buzzing of the bees filled the garden as they moved from flower to flower.
A state of excitement or activity.
There was a buzzing in the office as everyone prepared for the big presentation.
buzzingadjective
Full of activity, excitement, or noise.
The buzzing city streets were alive with people and traffic.
buzzinggerund / present participle
Emitting a continuous, low, humming sound.
A buzzing mosquito kept me awake all night.
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.
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