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pattering

UK
/ˈpæt.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈpæt.ɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

patteringnoun
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.
Synonyms
drumming
pitter-patter
thumping
rattling
tapping
patteringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpætərɪŋ/
US
/ˈpæt̬ɚɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that makes a light, rapid tapping sound.
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.
Synonyms
tapping
drumming
pitter-pattering
patting
rattling
lightly tapping
patterverb

pattering

Gerund

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
drum
pitter-patter
rattle
tap
pound
thump

Definitions

patteringnoun
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.
patteringgerund / present participle
Making or characterized by a quick, light, and continuous tapping sound.
We sat inside, listening to the pattering rain against the panes.
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.
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