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lulling

/ˈlʌl.ɪŋ/

Translations

lullingadjective

/ˈlʌlɪŋ/

apaisantTerme général, courant pour exprimer un effet calmant.

The lulling voice of the nurse soothed the child.

La voix apaisante de l’infirmière a calmé l’enfant.

berceurSe dit surtout d’un son, d’un mouvement ou d’un rythme qui endort ou apaise.

The lulling sound of the waves helped her fall asleep quickly.

Le son berceur des vagues l’a aidée à s’endormir rapidement.

Additional translations

calmantVariante plus neutre, selon le contexte.

Synonyms

lullingnoun

bercementEffet apaisant qui invite au sommeil.

The gentle lulling of the waves helped him drift into a peaceful sleep.

Le bercement doux des vagues l’a aidé à sombrer dans un sommeil paisible.

Additional translations

apaisementSens plus général d’action calmante.

Synonyms

lullverb

lulling

Gerund

lulled

Past Simple

lulled

Past Participle

lulling

Gerund

/lʌl/

bercerSens concret ou figuré: calmer doucement, souvent jusqu’à l’endormissement.

The gentle rocking of the boat lulled the baby to sleep.

Le doux balancement du bateau a bercé le bébé jusqu’à ce qu’il s’endorme.

Additional translations

s'apaiserSens intransitif: devenir plus calme, diminuer d’intensité ou d’activité.

endormirSens figuré: amener quelqu’un à un faux sentiment de sécurité ou de confiance.

Synonyms

Definitions

lullingadjective

Having a soothing or calming effect.

The lulling sound of the waves helped her fall asleep quickly.

lullingnoun

The act of causing someone to feel calm or to fall asleep.

The gentle lulling of the waves helped him drift into a peaceful sleep.

lullverb

To cause someone to feel calm or to fall asleep.

The gentle rocking of the boat lulled the baby to sleep.

To make someone feel deceptively secure or confident.

The manager's assurances lulled the team into a false sense of security.

To become quiet, calm, or less active; to subside.

After a few minutes, the applause lulled and the speaker continued.