French Word · Intermediate
retentir
to ring, to ring out
Pronunciation: /ʁə.tɑ̃.tiʁ/
Meaning
to ring, to ring out
Example
Au-dessus de la porte, où seraient les orgues, se tient un jubé pour les hommes, avec un escalier tournant qui retentit sous les sabots.
Over the door, where the organ should be, is a loft for the men, with a spiral staircase that reverberates under their wooden shoes.
Practice tips
- Practice retentir out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.