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tootling

/ˈtuː.tlɪŋ/

Translations

tootlingnoun

tootlings

sonnerieSon bref et répétitif d’un avertisseur, d’un cor ou d’un instrument similaire.

The tootling of the car horn signaled the start of the parade.

La sonnerie du klaxon annonça le début du défilé.

jeuMusique; emploi courant pour une pratique légère ou informelle de l’instrument.

The sound of her tootling on the flute filled the room with a cheerful melody.

Le jeu de sa flûte remplissait la pièce d’une mélodie joyeuse.

Synonyms

tootlinggerund / present participle

/ˈtuːtlɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something that is producing light, casual sounds from a horn or wind instrument.

Additional translations

sonnantMusique; pour un son léger, bref et informel, notamment d’un cor ou d’un instrument à vent.

tootleverb

tootling

Gerund

tootled

Past Simple

tootled

Past Participle

tootling

Gerund

/ˈtuː.təl/

flânerSe déplacer sans hâte ni but précis, à pied ou en voiture.

We decided to tootle around the countryside on a sunny afternoon.

Nous avons décidé de flâner à la campagne par un après-midi ensoleillé.

sonnerEn parlant d’un klaxon ou d’un instrument à vent.

The musician began to tootle on his trumpet, filling the room with lively notes.

Le musicien se mit à sonner de la trompette, remplissant la pièce de notes entraînantes.

Synonyms

Definitions

tootlingnoun

The act of playing a musical instrument, especially a wind instrument, in a casual or informal manner.

The sound of her tootling on the flute filled the room with a cheerful melody.

A short, repeated sound or series of sounds made by a horn or similar instrument.

The tootling of the car horn signaled the start of the parade.

tootlinggerund / present participle

Producing or characterized by light, casual musical sounds, especially from a horn or wind instrument.

They followed the tootling parade band down the street.

tootleverb

To drive or move in a leisurely or aimless manner.

We decided to tootle around the countryside on a sunny afternoon.

To sound a horn or similar instrument with a series of short, sharp sounds.

The musician began to tootle on his trumpet, filling the room with lively notes.