French translation of racketing is 
racket

Meaning of "racketing" in English

"Racketing" refers to making a loud and often unpleasant noise, similar to clattering or clanging. This term is typically used to describe the act of causing or experiencing a noise disturbance, often involuntarily. It can denote both the physical act of creating the noise and the metaphorical sense of life events creating turmoil or chaos. In everyday usage, "racketing" can be applied to situations where the sound is especially jarring or unexpected, contributing to a scene of disorder or commotion.

Meaning of "racket" in French

In French, "racket" usually refers to the illegal activity of extorting money from people through threats or coercion. It can also imply any form of fraudulent scheme or organized crime activity. The term sometimes carries the additional sense of noise, similar to its English counterpart, though this is less common. In legal and social contexts in France, "racket" is used to describe any situation involving intimidation or extortion, often in a criminal environment.

Pronunciation of "racketing" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈrækɪtɪŋ/.

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "racketing" is consistent across most English dialects, though the emphasis might slightly shift depending on the speaker's regional accent. In American English, each syllable may be clearly pronounced, while in British English, the “t” might be softer.

Pronunciation of "racket" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ʁakɛt/.

Pronunciation Variations: In standard French, "racket" is pronounced with a rolled 'r', and the 't' is usually silent. However, some regional dialects, particularly in areas with strong accents, might pronounce it with variations in the presence of the 'r' and 't' sounds.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The children were racketing through the house, making it impossible to focus. (Les enfants faisaient du vacarme dans la maison, rendant toute concentration impossible.)
2. Late at night, the city was still full of racketing traffic. (Tard dans la nuit, la ville était encore pleine de trafic bruyant.)
3. The workers were racketing as they installed the new machinery. (Les ouvriers faisaient du bruit en installant les nouvelles machines.)
4. I had to leave the party early because the racketing music gave me a headache. (J'ai dû quitter la fête tôt car la musique tapageuse m'a donné mal à la tête.)
5. The storm caused a racketing sound as it shook the windows. (La tempête provoquait un bruit de cliquetis en secouant les fenêtres.)
6. The constant racketing in the office made it hard to concentrate. (Le bruit constant au bureau rendait la concentration difficile.)
7. The racketing noise outside woke me up from a deep sleep. (Le bruit à l'extérieur m'a réveillé d'un profond sommeil.)
8. Construction in the area has been racketing all week long. (Les travaux dans le quartier ont fait du bruit toute la semaine.)
9. The debate grew heated with political racketing dominating the conversation. (Le débat est devenu tendu avec le vacarme politique dominant la conversation.)
10. The festival was filled with laughter and racketing joy. (Le festival était rempli de rires et de joie bruyante.)

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

Synonyms: clattering, clanging, booming, blaring, thundering.

Antonyms: silence, quiet, hush, calm, tranquility.

Similar Words: din, uproar, cacophony, tumult, clangor.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "racket" in French

Synonyms: extorsion, arnaque, fraude, escroquerie, banditisme.

Antonyms: honnêteté, légalité, intégrité, probité, transparence.

Similar Words: bruit, vacarme, tapage, perturbation, tintamarre.

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