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patter

UK
/ˈpæt.ə/
US
/ˈpæt̬.ɚ/

Translations

patternoun
patters
pl
UK
/ˈpæt.ə/
US
/ˈpæt̬.ɚ/
crépitementPour des sons légers et rapides, notamment la pluie ou de petits pas.
The patter of raindrops on the roof was soothing as I drifted off to sleep.
Le crépitement des gouttes de pluie sur le toit était apaisant pendant que je m’endormais.
bonimentLangage rapide et persuasif, souvent dans un registre familier ou de spectacle.
The magician's patter kept the audience engaged while he performed his tricks.
Le boniment du magicien tenait le public en haleine pendant qu’il exécutait ses tours.
Additional translations
baratinFamilier ; parole rapide et souvent peu sincère.
Synonyms
tapping
thumping
pitter-patter
rapping
drumming
patterverb
pattered
Past Simple
pattered
Past Participle
pattering
Gerund
UK
/ˈpæt.ə/
US
/ˈpæt.ɚ/
bonimenterFamilier ; parler vite et avec aisance pour persuader ou divertir.
The salesman began to patter about the benefits of the product, trying to convince the customers.
Le vendeur s’est mis à bonimenter sur les avantages du produit pour convaincre les clients.
crépiterPour une suite de petits bruits rapides, notamment la pluie.
The rain began to patter against the window as the storm approached.
La pluie a commencé à crépiter contre la fenêtre tandis que l’orage approchait.
Additional translations
baratinerFamilier ; parler vite et de manière persuasive, parfois avec une nuance de tromperie.
Synonyms
beat
pitter-patter
rattle
tap
drum
pound
thump
patteradjective
UK
/ˈpæt.ə/
US
/ˈpæt̬.ɚ/
Used attributively to modify nouns such as "song", "speech", etc., denoting rapid or glib delivery.
volubilePour une parole ou un chant rapide, fluide et alerte.
She wowed the crowd with a patter song that showcased her vocal agility.
Elle a ébloui le public avec une chanson volubile qui mettait en valeur son agilité vocale.

Definitions

patternoun
A rapid or smooth-flowing series of sounds or words, often used to describe the sound of light, quick footsteps or raindrops.
The patter of raindrops on the roof was soothing as I drifted off to sleep.
A type of speech or talk, often used by salespeople or entertainers, that is fast, smooth, and intended to persuade or entertain.
The magician's patter kept the audience engaged while he performed his tricks.
patterverb
To make a rapid series of light tapping sounds.
The rain began to patter against the window as the storm approached.
To talk or chatter rapidly and glibly.
The salesman began to patter about the benefits of the product, trying to convince the customers.
patteradjective
Relating to or characterized by rapid, rhythmic or glib speech or song.
She wowed the crowd with a patter song that showcased her vocal agility.
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