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rattling

/ˈræt.lɪŋ/

rattling along

rattling around

Translations

rattlingnoun

rattlings

cliquetis

The rattling of the old train could be heard from miles away.

Le cliquetis du vieux train pouvait s’entendre à des kilomètres.

Synonyms

rattlingadjective

more rattling

Comp.

most rattling

Super.

/ˈræt.lɪŋ/

formidableFamilier.

We had a rattling good time at the amusement park.

Nous avons passé un moment formidable au parc d’attractions.

Synonyms

rattlinggerund / present participle

Used attributively to describe something that produces a rattling sound.

claquantSe dit d’un objet qui produit des coups brefs et répétés.

The rattling windows kept me awake during the storm.

Les fenêtres claquantes m’ont empêché de dormir pendant l’orage.

rattlingadverb

/ˈræt.lɪŋ/

Dialectal/colloquial intensifier meaning "very, extremely"; also "quickly".

rudementFamilier, surtout en anglais britannique.

That was a rattling good film!

C’était un rudement bon film !

Additional translations

en cahotantS’emploie surtout pour un véhicule ou un objet en mouvement.

Synonyms

rattleverb

rattling

Gerund

rattled

Past Simple

rattled

Past Participle

rattling

Gerund

/ˈræt.əl/

cliqueter

The wind rattled the windows during the storm.

Le vent a fait cliqueter les fenêtres pendant la tempête.

ébranlerAu sens figuré : troubler, déstabiliser.

The unexpected question rattled the speaker during the presentation.

La question inattendue a ébranlé l’orateur pendant la présentation.

Additional translations

débiterParler ou énumérer rapidement, sans effort apparent.

Synonyms

Definitions

rattlingnoun

A series of short, sharp sounds made by something moving or shaking.

The rattling of the old train could be heard from miles away.

A rapid succession of sounds or noises.

The rattling of the dice on the table added to the excitement of the game.

rattlingadjective

Very good or exciting.

We had a rattling good time at the amusement park.

rattlinggerund / present participle

Producing a rapid series of short, sharp knocking sounds.

The rattling windows kept me awake during the storm.

rattlingadverb

Very; extremely; with great intensity (chiefly British, informal).

That was a rattling good film!

Rapidly; with a quick, continuous motion.

The train was rattling along the tracks.

rattleverb

To make or cause a rapid succession of short, sharp sounds.

The wind rattled the windows during the storm.

To unsettle or disturb someone, causing them to feel nervous or worried.

The unexpected question rattled the speaker during the presentation.

To move or go with a clattering sound.

The old car rattled down the street.

To recite or utter something quickly and effortlessly.

He rattled the list of ingredients before anyone could write them down.