tambouriner
French → English
(general) To drum: to tap or hit a surface repeatedly and rhythmically with fingers or tools
L'enfant s'amusait à tambouriner sur la table avec ses fourchettes.
(English) The child was having fun drumming on the table with his forks.
Elle a commencé à tambouriner nerveusement sur le bureau en attendant sa réponse.
(English) She started drumming nervously on the desk while waiting for his answer.
(metaphor) To trumpet: to announce something loudly or repeatedly to ensure everyone knows
La nouvelle de sa promotion a été tambourinée dans tous les bureaux.
(English) The news of his promotion was trumpeted in all the offices.
On a fait tambouriner l'avis de perte dans tout le quartier.
(English) The notice of loss was announced throughout the neighborhood.
Entry ID: fr:en:tambouriner · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary