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sounding

UK
/ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
US
/ˈsaʊndɪŋ/

Translations

soundingnoun
soundings
pl
UK
/ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
US
/ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
sondageSens général, en particulier pour l’action de mesurer une profondeur ou de procéder à une mesure par sondage.
The crew conducted a sounding to ensure the ship could safely navigate the channel.
L’équipage a effectué un sondage pour s’assurer que le navire pouvait franchir le chenal en toute sécurité.
sondageSens figuré : enquête ou exploration préliminaire.
The committee's sounding of public opinion revealed strong support for the new policy.
Le sondage de l’opinion publique mené par le comité a révélé un large soutien à la nouvelle politique.
sondage atmosphériqueTerme météorologique.
The morning sounding showed a stable layer around 2,000 meters.
Le sondage atmosphérique du matin a montré une couche stable vers 2 000 mètres.
sondageMédecine : exploration d’une cavité, d’un conduit ou d’une plaie à l’aide d’un sonde.
The surgeon performed a sounding of the urethra to ensure it was clear of obstructions.
Le chirurgien a pratiqué un sondage de l’urètre pour vérifier qu’il n’y avait pas d’obstruction.
Synonyms
auditory sensation
tone
resonance
echo
ringing
soundingadjective
UK
/ˈsaʊn.dɪŋ/
US
/ˈsaʊn.dɪŋ/
Used attributively for equipment or devices designed for measurement, e.g., "sounding rocket".
de sondageTerme technique, notamment en géophysique et en météorologie.
The team launched a sounding rocket to collect data on atmospheric density.
L’équipe a lancé une fusée de sondage pour recueillir des données sur la densité atmosphérique.
Synonyms
resonant
sonorous
audible
loud
noisy
ringing
pealing
thundering
rumbling
clear
soundinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsaʊn.dɪŋ/
US
/ˈsaʊn.dɪŋ/
sonoreS’emploie pour ce qui produit un son clair ou résonnant.
The sounding horn echoed across the lake.
Le cor sonore résonnait au-dessus du lac.
Additional translations
retentissantVariante plus littéraire ou expressive.
Synonyms
audible
resonant
sonorous
vocal
perceptible
soundverb

sounding

Gerund

sounded
Past Simple
sounded
Past Participle
sounding
Gerund
UK
/saʊnd/
US
/saʊnd/
The alarm sounded loudly in the middle of the night.
L’alarme a retenti bruyamment au milieu de la nuit.
semblerQuand le verbe exprime l’impression produite à l’oreille.
Her voice sounded cheerful over the phone.
Sa voix semblait joyeuse au téléphone.
sonderAu sens de mesurer la profondeur ou d’examiner de façon indirecte.
The sailors sounded the depth of the ocean to ensure safe passage.
Les marins ont sondé la profondeur de l’océan pour garantir un passage sûr.
He sounded each letter carefully to help the child learn to read.
Il a prononcé chaque lettre avec soin pour aider l’enfant à apprendre à lire.
sonnerPour une alarme, une cloche, un sifflet, etc.
The referee sounded the whistle to start the game.
L’arbitre a sonné le sifflet pour commencer le match.
Synonyms
resonate
echo
ring
chime
peal
clang
toll
buzz
hum

Definitions

soundingnoun
The action or process of measuring the depth of a body of water.
The crew conducted a sounding to ensure the ship could safely navigate the channel.
A measurement of the depth of water, typically using a lead line or echo sounder.
The captain recorded the sounding at various points along the river to update the navigation charts.
A probe or investigation, often used in a metaphorical sense.
The committee's sounding of public opinion revealed strong support for the new policy.
An observation of the vertical distribution of atmospheric parameters such as temperature, humidity, and wind, obtained by instruments lifted through the atmosphere.
The morning sounding showed a stable layer around 2,000 meters.
(Medicine) The diagnostic or therapeutic act of exploring a bodily cavity, canal, or wound with a medical instrument called a sound.
The surgeon performed a sounding of the urethra to ensure it was clear of obstructions.
soundingadjective
Relating to or used for taking measurements of depth or atmospheric properties.
The team launched a sounding rocket to collect data on atmospheric density.
soundinggerund / present participle
Emitting sound; resonant or sonorous.
The sounding horn echoed across the lake.
soundverb
To emit or produce a sound.
The alarm sounded loudly in the middle of the night.
To make a particular noise or convey a specific impression when heard.
Her voice sounded cheerful over the phone.
To measure the depth of water, typically using a line or electronic device.
The sailors sounded the depth of the ocean to ensure safe passage.
To pronounce or articulate a word or letter.
He sounded each letter carefully to help the child learn to read.
To give a signal or warning by making a noise.
The referee sounded the whistle to start the game.
To probe, test, or investigate (someone’s opinion, intentions, or the depth/condition of something), often in a cautious or indirect way.
She sounded her colleagues out about the proposed changes before the meeting.
To investigate, test, or find out the opinions or intentions of someone, often by indirect questioning (usually followed by “out”).
The manager sounded the employees out about the proposed schedule change.
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