World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesportée de la voix
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /pɔʁ.te də la vwa/
"Il s'est assuré que personne n'était à portée de voix."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The distance or range within which a sound can be heard.
"Please speak a little louder so that everyone in the room is within earshot." - 2
The range or area within which someone is able to hear spoken words.
"She made sure the children were out of earshot before discussing the surprise party."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English, combining 'ear' (from Old English 'ēare') and 'shot' (from Old English 'gescot', referring to the range or reach of a projectile). First recorded in the late 16th century, the term originally denoted the distance over which a sound could carry, later broadening to describe the perceptual boundary of hearing.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Earshot"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Earshot" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
portée de la voix
Transliteration: /pɔʁ.te də la vwa/
"Il s'est assuré que personne n'était à portée de voix."
Hörweite
Transliteration: /ˈhøːɐ̯ˌvaɪ̯tə/
"Bleiben Sie bitte in Hörweite."
portata d'orecchio
Transliteration: /porˈta.ta doˈrek.kjo/
"Parla a bassa voce, siamo a portata d'orecchio."
alcance del oído
Transliteration: /alˈkan.se del oˈi.ðo/
"Nadie debe estar al alcance del oído cuando hablemos de esto."
alcance da voz
Transliteration: /awˈkɐ̃.si da vɔs/
"Certifique-se de que as crianças estão fora do alcance da voz."
सुनने की दूरी
Transliteration: sunne ki duri
"सुनने की दूरी के भीतर कोई नहीं होना चाहिए।"
听力范围内
Transliteration: tīnglì fànwéi nèi
"请确保我们在别人的听力范围之外。"
귀가 닿는 거리
Transliteration: gwiga dahneun geori
"아이들이 들을 수 있는 거리에서 벗어나 이야기하자."
声の届く範囲
Transliteration: koe no todoku hani
"子供たちの声の届く範囲で待機してください。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all French termsA secondary residence owned or rented by a family or individual, used primarily for recreational purposes, holidays, or seasonal getaways.
Not producing or containing venom; incapable of injecting poison through a bite, sting, or other mechanism.
Placing the customer's needs, experiences, and preferences at the center of a business's philosophy, operations, and decision-making.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Earshot"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.