This is the 8565th most frequent French word.
annonçant
"Annonçant" means "announcing" or "proclaiming."
Here, 'annonçant' is a present participle describing the action of the letter in indicating the upcoming events.
Un courrier est arrivé, annonçant le début des travaux.
A letter has arrived, announcing the start of the work.
In this sentence, 'annonçant' is used as a present participle to indicate what the presenter was doing as they appeared.
Le présentateur est apparu annonçant la gagnante du concours.
The presenter appeared announcing the winner of the contest.
Here, 'annonçant' serves as a present participle providing more information about the described distant sound.