bruit

noise

sound

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le bruit

A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).

masculine noun

1. (what one hears)

a. noise

Tu as entendu un bruit dans le grenier ?Did you hear a noise in the attic?

b. sound

J’aime le bruit du vent dans les arbres.I like the sound of the wind in the trees.

2. (hearsay)

a. rumor

Regionalism used in the United States.

(United States)

Le bruit court que plusieurs stars se sont déjà engagées dans le film.Rumor has it that several stars have already signed on for the movie.

b. rumour

Regionalism used in Canada.

(Canada)

Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.

(United Kingdom)

J'ai entendu un bruit selon lequel M. Dubois veut se présenter comme candidat à la mairie.I heard a rumour that Mr Dubois wants to run for mayor.

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