Enter the word for search

pattering

/ˈpæt.ər.ɪŋ/

/ˈpæt.ɚ.ɪŋ/

patteringnoun

Translations

tapotementSons légers, rapides et continus, surtout pour la pluie ou des petits coups répétés.

The pattering of raindrops on the roof was soothing as I fell asleep.

Le tapotement des gouttes de pluie sur le toit était apaisant pendant que je m'endormais.

Additional translations

bavardageParoles rapides et souvent insignifiantes.

Definitions

A light, rapid, and continuous tapping or drumming sound.

The pattering of raindrops on the roof was soothing as I fell asleep.

Rapid, often meaningless talk; chatter.

The constant pattering of the announcer filled the stadium.

Synonyms

patteringgerund / present participle

/ˈpætərɪŋ/

/ˈpæt̬ɚɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something that makes a light, rapid tapping sound.

Translations

crépitantSurtout pour la pluie ou un bruit léger, rapide et continu.

We sat inside, listening to the pattering rain against the panes.

Nous étions assis à l’intérieur, écoutant la pluie crépitante contre les vitres.

Definitions

Making or characterized by a quick, light, and continuous tapping sound.

We sat inside, listening to the pattering rain against the panes.

Synonyms

lightly tapping

patterverb

pattering

Gerund

pattered

Past Simple

pattered

Past Participle

pattering

Gerund

/ˈpæt.ə/

/ˈpæt.ɚ/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

patternoun

Definitions

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.

patteradjective

Definitions

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.