nom “sound”
 sg. sound, pl. sounds ou indén.
- son
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 The sound of the rain against the window was soothing.
 - portée auditive
The children were playing too far away to be within the sound of their mother's call.
 - 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.
 - vessie natatoire (ou organe de flottaison)
The chef prepared a dish using fish sounds, which was surprisingly delicious.
 - sonde
The doctor used a sound to check for any obstructions in the patient's artery.
 
adjectif “sound”
 sound, comp. sounder, sup. soundest
- en bonne santé
After the accident, everyone was relieved to find the driver sound.
 - solide
The bridge was inspected and found to be sound, requiring no immediate repairs.
 - cohérent (ou logique pour insister sur la validité logique)
The mathematician's proof was sound, leaving no room for doubt.
 - profond (préciser par exemple : sommeil profond)
After a long day of work, she fell into a sound sleep.
 - puissant
The boxer delivered a sound punch that knocked his opponent to the ground.
 - 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
- émettre un son
The fire alarm sounded, and everyone evacuated the building.
 - sonner (comme dans "cela sonne bien/mal")
His voice sounded strained over the phone, hinting at his fatigue.
 - se fonder (dans un domaine juridique spécifique)
The attorney argued that the case sounded in contract law.
 - plonger (utilisé pour les baleines)
After breaching, the whale sounded, disappearing into the ocean's depths.
 - sonder (les pensées ou intentions)
I sounded out my colleague about the new project, but he seemed hesitant.
 - sonder (la profondeur de l'eau)
Before anchoring, the crew sounded the harbor to ensure it was safe.
 - sonder (avec un instrument médical)
The physician sounded the patient's lungs to check for any abnormalities.