French translation of earshot is 
portée de voix

Meaning of "earshot" in English

The term "earshot" refers to the range within which sound can be heard by the human ear. It denotes the distance from which a person can hear a sound, such as a conversation or a noise. Usually, it implies being close enough to hear something without it being too far away. For example, if someone is within earshot, they are near enough to hear what is being said. The word often suggests the proximity needed to catch softly spoken words.

Meaning of "portée de voix" in French

In French, "portée de voix" translates to the same concept as "earshot." It refers to the distance within which one's voice can be clearly heard. The phrase is used to describe the effective range over which verbal communication can be perceived by someone else, usually indicating a close proximity to hear someone without difficulty. It helps indicate whether a person is near enough to catch spoken words clearly without needing to raise their voice.

Pronunciation of "earshot" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈɪərˌʃɑt/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "earshot" is generally consistent across English-speaking regions; however, slight variations might occur in accent, with some emphasizing the initial syllable slightly more. British and American English pronunciations are quite similar.

Pronunciation of "portée de voix" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /pɔʁ.te də vwa/

Pronunciation Variations: "Portée de voix" pronunciation remains quite uniform across French-speaking regions. Accent differences might occur between European French and Canadian French, but these are subtle and do not significantly affect the intelligibility of the phrase.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. He whispered so softly, I was barely within earshot. (Il a chuchoté si doucement que j'étais à peine à portée de voix.)

2. The children stayed within earshot for safety. (Les enfants sont restés à portée de voix pour des raisons de sécurité.)

3. The singer's voice could be heard well beyond earshot. (La voix du chanteur pouvait être entendue bien au-delà de la portée de voix.)

4. She didn't realize someone was within earshot. (Elle ne s'est pas rendu compte que quelqu'un était à portée de voix.)

5. We waited until he was out of earshot to discuss the surprise. (Nous avons attendu qu'il soit hors de portée de voix pour discuter de la surprise.)

6. Make sure you stay within earshot of the guide. (Assurez-vous de rester à portée de voix du guide.)

7. The dog's bark could be heard from earshot. (Le chien pouvait être entendu à portée de voix.)

8. They moved out of earshot to have a private conversation. (Ils se sont éloignés de la portée de voix pour avoir une conversation privée.)

9. He stayed within earshot in case he was needed. (Il est resté à portée de voix au cas où il serait nécessaire.)

10. The music was so loud it could be heard from beyond earshot. (La musique était si forte qu'elle pouvait être entendue au-delà de la portée de voix.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "earshot" in English

Synonyms: hearing range, audible range, sound range, hearing distance, audible distance.

Antonyms: out of hearing, out of range, inaudible, beyond sound, out of earshot.

Similar Words: proximity, vicinity, nearness, closeness, adjacency.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "portée de voix" in French

Synonyms: distance audible, portée auditive, distance de voix.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: proximité, voisinage, proximité sonore, proximité auditive.

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