sonnette

la sonnette
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. bell
Kévin a une nouvelle sonnette de vélo.Kévin has a new bicycle bell.
b. doorbell
La sonnette ne marche pas, alors appelle-moi quand tu seras là.The doorbell isn't working, so call me when you're here.
a. ring
J'ai sursauté en entendant la sonnette stridente.I jumped when I heard the shrill ring.
b. bell
Le chien a aboyé à cause de la sonnette.The dog barked because of the bell.
c. doorbell
Je crois que j’ai entendu la sonnette. Pourrais-tu aller voir s'il y a quelqu'un, s'il te plaît ?I think I heard the doorbell. Could you go and see if anybody is there, please?
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