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sound (EN)
nom, adjectif, verbe

nom “sound”

sg. sound, pl. sounds ou indén.
  1. son
    The sound of the rain against the window was soothing.
  2. portée auditive
    The children were playing too far away to be within the sound of their mother's call.
  3. détroit (ou bras de mer si spécifiquement entre une île et le continent)
    They took a boat trip around the sound, admiring the scenic coastline.
  4. vessie natatoire (ou organe de flottaison)
    The chef prepared a dish using fish sounds, which was surprisingly delicious.
  5. sonde
    The doctor used a sound to check for any obstructions in the patient's artery.

adjectif “sound”

sound, comp. sounder, sup. soundest
  1. en bonne santé
    After the accident, everyone was relieved to find the driver sound.
  2. solide
    The bridge was inspected and found to be sound, requiring no immediate repairs.
  3. cohérent (ou logique pour insister sur la validité logique)
    The mathematician's proof was sound, leaving no room for doubt.
  4. profond (préciser par exemple : sommeil profond)
    After a long day of work, she fell into a sound sleep.
  5. puissant
    The boxer delivered a sound punch that knocked his opponent to the ground.
  6. valable
    The contract was sound, providing a firm legal basis for the partnership.

verbe “sound”

infinitif sound; il sounds; prét. sounded; part. passé sounded; gér. sounding
  1. émettre un son
    The fire alarm sounded, and everyone evacuated the building.
  2. sonner (comme dans "cela sonne bien/mal")
    His voice sounded strained over the phone, hinting at his fatigue.
  3. se fonder (dans un domaine juridique spécifique)
    The attorney argued that the case sounded in contract law.
  4. plonger (utilisé pour les baleines)
    After breaching, the whale sounded, disappearing into the ocean's depths.
  5. sonder (les pensées ou intentions)
    I sounded out my colleague about the new project, but he seemed hesitant.
  6. sonder (la profondeur de l'eau)
    Before anchoring, the crew sounded the harbor to ensure it was safe.
  7. sonder (avec un instrument médical)
    The physician sounded the patient's lungs to check for any abnormalities.