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chirping

/ˈtʃɜːrpɪŋ/ /ˈtʃɝːpɪŋ/

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verb

Gazouiller

To make a short, sharp, cheerful note, as of small birds or crickets

Examples :

"The birds were chirping happily outside my window this morning. "

Les oiseaux gazouillaient joyeusement devant ma fenêtre ce matin.

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verb

Gazouiller

To speak in a high-pitched staccato

Examples :

"The little bird chirped a cheerful, high-pitched song outside the classroom window. "

Le petit oiseau gazouillait une chanson joyeuse et aiguë devant la fenêtre de la salle de classe.

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verb

Moduler

(radar, sonar, radio telescopy etc.) To modify (a pulse of signal) so that it sweeps through a band of frequencies throughout its duration.

Examples :

"The sonar system was chirping a signal to scan the ocean floor for any unusual objects. "

Le système sonar modulait un signal pour scanner les fonds marins à la recherche d'objets inhabituels.

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verb

égayer, réjouir

To cheer up; to make (someone) happier.

Examples :

"The good news about her raise really chirped her up after a tough week at work. "

La bonne nouvelle concernant son augmentation de salaire l'a vraiment égayée après une semaine difficile au travail.

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noun

Gazouillement

(gerund of chirp) An instance of chirping

Examples :

"The constant chirping of the crickets outside kept me awake all night. "

Le gazouillement constant des grillons à l'extérieur m'a empêché de dormir toute la nuit.

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