No. 11,482 in French
retentit
"Retentit" means "resounds" or "echoes."
In a sentence
Un grand cri retentit dans la pièce.
A loud shout echoed in the room.
Here, 'retentit' is used to describe the reverberation or echo of a sound occurring in the space.
La cloche retentit chaque jour à midi.
The bell rings out every day at noon.
The word 'retentit' is employed to portray the recurring clear sound produced by the bell.
Le tonnerre retentit après l'éclair.
The thunder resounded after the lightning.
In this instance, 'retentit' captures the loud, resonant, and impactful sound of the thunder.
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