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buzzing

/ˈbʌzɪŋ/

buzzingnoun

buzzings

Translations

bourdonnement

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

buzzingadjective

more buzzing

Comp.

most buzzing

Super.

/ˈbʌzɪŋ/

Translations

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.

Definitions

Full of activity, excitement, or noise.

The buzzing city streets were alive with people and traffic.

Synonyms

buzzinggerund / present participle

Used when describing something that produces a humming sound.

Translations

bourdonnant

A buzzing mosquito kept me awake all night.

Un moustique bourdonnant m’a empêché de dormir toute la nuit.

Definitions

Emitting a continuous, low, humming sound.

A buzzing mosquito kept me awake all night.

Synonyms

buzzverb

buzzing

ing-form

buzzed

Past Simple

buzzed

Past Participle

buzzing

ing-form

/bʌz/

Translations

bourdonner

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

buzznoun

Definitions

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.

buzzinterjection

Definitions

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

Definitions

Generating excitement, publicity, or interest; creating buzz.

The agency launched a buzz campaign for the new product.