faire écho

Definitions of faire écho
  1. verb
    ring or echo with sound
    synonyms: faire sonner, résonner
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    type of:
    faire, émettre, émettre un son
    make a certain noise or sound
  2. verb
    to say again or imitate
    synonyms: répéter
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    types:
    réciter
    repeat aloud from memory
    épeler
    orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
    débiter, réciter
    recite volubly or extravagantly
    type of:
    exprimer, émettre
    express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
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