FYW 123 : Knock knock! Toc-Toc! French words derived from sounds (onomatopoeia)

In this episode, you'll discover or re-discover words as you never saw them before. Pay attention and you'll notice that these are all French words derived from sounds! The result? It's fun, it's memorable and will make you think about which other French words derived from sounds you may know ;-)
Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode

la poésie = poetry
Vrombir = to throb, hum, buzz, thrum
Toquer à la porte = to knock on the door
Toc toc
Le clapotis = lapping (water)
Un frou-frou = rustling, swish ; frills and furbelows
Souffler = to blow ; to breathe out
Marmonner = to mumble
Ronfler = to snore
Siffler = to whistle
Grogner = (person) grumble ; (pig) grunt ; (dog) growl
Meugler = to moo
Caqueter = to cackle ; gossip, chatter
Un cocorico
Coasser = to croak
Croasser = to croak
Un corbeau = a crow

LINKS and RESOURCES

FYW Episode 124 " French songs for babies/toddlers"

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