sonnette
doorbell
The French word for doorbell is 'sonnette'. It is used to indicate the bell or buzzer that is located near a door and is used to alert the occupants of a building that someone is at the door. It can also be used to describe the sound that the doorbell makes when it is rung.
Example sentences using: sonnette
J'entends la sonnette de la porte.
I hear the doorbell.
This example sentence demonstrates how the word 'sonnette', which means 'bell', can be used in the context of hearing a doorbell.
La sonnette de son vélo ne fonctionne pas.
His bike's bell does not work.
This example shows the word 'sonnette' in the context of a bell on a bicycle. In this case, it's explained that the bell of the bike is not functioning.
Elle a oublié de sonner la sonnette en arrivant.
She forgot to ring the bell upon arriving.
This is another usage of 'sonnette' used to demonstrate an action. It shows that upon arriving, the bell was not rung.